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Nebraska Cornhuskers CFB 27 Ratings
Nebraska’s 85-man College Football 27 roster. The Cornhuskers' projected starters average 82.7 OVR, 19th of 138 FBS teams; Justin Evans (C, 91) is the highest-rated player.
Nebraska Cornhuskers team pageRatings: “Freshmen Update 8/27/26” · updated Aug 31, 2026
- Starter avg
- 82.7
- 19th of 138
- Offense
- 83.8
- 17th nationally
- Defense
- 81.5
- 23rd nationally
- 80+ OVR players
- 18
- 1 rated 90+
Projected starters
Unit ratings
| Unit | Projected starters | Avg OVR | National rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quarterback1 starter · 4 on roster | Anthony Colandrea 87 | 87 | 21st / 138 |
| Running back1 starter · 5 on roster | Isaiah Mozee 78 | 78 | 109th / 138 |
| Wide receiver3 starters · 9 on roster | Jacory Barney Jr. 87, Nyziah Hunter 86, Kwazi Gilmer 85 | 86 | 14th / 138 |
| Tight end1 starter · 5 on roster | Luke Lindenmeyer 82 | 82 | 22nd / 138 |
| Offensive line5 starters · 18 on roster | Justin Evans 91, Elijah Pritchett 85, Tree Babalade 82, Gunnar Gottula 81, Brendan Black 78 | 83.4 | 14th / 138 |
| Defensive line4 starters · 17 on roster | Williams Nwaneri 83, Riley Van Poppel 82, Cameron Lenhardt 78, Anthony Jones Jr. 77 | 80 | 43rd / 138 |
| Linebacker3 starters · 8 on roster | Owen Chambliss 89, Vincent Shavers Jr. 85, Dexter Foster 77 | 83.7 | 11th / 138 |
| Cornerback2 starters · 7 on roster | Andrew Marshall 84, Donovan Jones 82 | 83 | 34th / 138 |
| Safety2 starters · 7 on roster | Dwayne McDougle III 82, Rex Guthrie 78 | 80 | 46th / 138 |
| Kicker1 starter · 3 on roster | Kyle Cunanan 82 | 82 | 11th / 138 |
| Punter1 starter · 2 on roster | Archie Wilson 76 | 76 | 53rd / 138 |
Projected starters are the highest-rated players at each position group: 1 QB, 1 HB, 3 WR, 1 TE, 5 OL, 4 DL, 3 LB, 2 CB and 2 S. Kickers and punters are not included in the starter average. This is our calculation from the roster ratings, not EA’s official team rating.
85 players
Nebraska roster ratings
21 Fr · 25 So · 24 Jr · 15 Sr
| Player | Pos | Class | Archetype | # | Ht / Wt | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Evans | C | Sr. | Raw Strength | 51 | 6'2" / 315 | 91 |
| Owen Chambliss | ROLB | Jr. | Thumper | 33 | 6'3" / 230 | 89 |
| Anthony Colandrea | QB | Sr. | Pocket Passer | 10 | 6'0" / 205 | 87 |
| Jacory Barney Jr. | WR | Jr. | Elusive Route Runner | 2 | 6'0" / 170 | 87 |
| Nyziah Hunter | WR | Jr. | Speedster | 13 | 6'1" / 205 | 86 |
| Elijah Pritchett | LT | Sr. | Agile | 57 | 6'6" / 325 | 85 |
| Kwazi Gilmer | WR | Jr. | Elusive Route Runner | 11 | 6'2" / 190 | 85 |
| Vincent Shavers Jr. | MLB | Jr. | Thumper | 9 | 6'1" / 225 | 85 |
| Andrew Marshall | CB | Sr. | Bump and Run | 10 | 6'0" / 190 | 84 |
| Williams Nwaneri | RE | So. | Pure Power | 96 | 6'7" / 265 | 83 |
| Donovan Jones | CB | So. | Field | 37 | 6'1" / 200 | 82 |
| Dwayne McDougle III | FS | Sr. | Box Specialist | 26 | 5'11" / 210 | 82 |
| Kyle Cunanan | K | Jr. | Power | 91 | 5'10" / 180 | 82 |
| Luke Lindenmeyer | TE | Sr. | Physical Route Runner | 44 | 6'3" / 250 | 82 |
| Riley Van Poppel | DT | Jr. | Pure Power | 5 | 6'5" / 295 | 82 |
| Tree Babalade | RT | Jr. | Raw Strength | 55 | 6'5" / 330 | 82 |
| Cortez Mills Jr. | WR | So. | Elusive Route Runner | 19 | 6'0" / 185 | 81 |
| Gunnar Gottula | RT | Jr. | Agile | 77 | 6'6" / 305 | 81 |
| Brendan Black | RG | Sr. | Raw Strength | 54 | 6'4" / 320 | 78 |
| Cameron Lenhardt | LE | Sr. | Edge Setter | 11 | 6'3" / 270 | 78 |
| Danny Odem III | CB | Fr. | Bump and Run | 16 | 6'0" / 175 | 78 |
| Isaiah Mozee | HB | So. | Contact Seeker | 22 | 6'0" / 210 | 78 |
| Mekhi Nelson | HB | So. | East/West Playmaker | 35 | 6'0" / 195 | 78 |
| Rex Guthrie | SS | So. | Box Specialist | 21 | 6'1" / 200 | 78 |
| Anthony Jones Jr. | RE | Sr. | Pure Power | 15 | 6'5" / 265 | 77 |
| Dexter Foster | MLB | Jr. | Thumper | 24 | 6'3" / 235 | 77 |
| Janiran Bonner | WR | Sr. | Contested Specialist | 4 | 6'2" / 225 | 77 |
| Kwinten Ives | HB | Jr. | East/West Playmaker | 21 | 6'3" / 215 | 77 |
| Owen Stoudmire | DT | Sr. | Pure Power | 34 | 6'1" / 290 | 77 |
| Archie Wilson | P | So. | Power | 83 | 6'2" / 215 | 76 |
| Jahsear Whittington | DT | So. | Speed Rusher | 44 | 6'0" / 270 | 76 |
| Mario Buford | FS | So. | Box Specialist | 31 | 6'0" / 185 | 76 |
| Paul Mubenga | LG | Jr. | Agile | 65 | 6'5" / 315 | 76 |
| Carter Nelson | TE | Jr. | Physical Route Runner | 29 | 6'5" / 240 | 75 |
| Grant Brix | LG | So. | Agile | 66 | 6'6" / 315 | 75 |
| Jamir Conn | CB | Sr. | Bump and Run | 13 | 5'11" / 180 | 75 |
| John Hohl | K | Jr. | Power | 90 | 6'0" / 195 | 75 |
| Justyn Rhett | SS | Jr. | Hybrid | 12 | 6'1" / 200 | 75 |
| Sam Sledge | RG | Jr. | Agile | 62 | 6'4" / 300 | 75 |
| Tyler Knaak | RG | Sr. | Raw Strength | 75 | 6'6" / 325 | 75 |
| Amare Sanders | CB | So. | Field | 14 | 6'1" / 190 | 74 |
| Dylan Parrott | DT | Sr. | Pure Power | 99 | 6'5" / 320 | 74 |
| Dylan Rogers | LE | Jr. | Edge Setter | 45 | 6'3" / 240 | 74 |
| Gabe Moore | DT | Jr. | Pure Power | 95 | 6'5" / 290 | 74 |
| Jack Posey | TE | Jr. | Vertical Threat | 84 | 6'7" / 267 | 74 |
| Jamal Rule | HB | Fr. | East/West Playmaker | 25 | 6'0" / 205 | 74 |
| Kade Pietrzak | LE | So. | Pure Power | 93 | 6'5" / 265 | 74 |
| Mac Markway | RE | Jr. | Power Rusher | 97 | 6'4" / 250 | 74 |
| Shawn Hammerbeck | RT | Fr. | Agile | 79 | 6'6" / 265 | 74 |
| Bryson Webber | CB | Fr. | Bump and Run | 39 | 6'3" / 190 | 73 |
| Christian Jones | MLB | Fr. | Thumper | 35 | 6'2" / 235 | 73 |
| Conor Booth | HB | Fr. | Contact Seeker | 23 | 6'0" / 215 | 73 |
| Larry Miles | WR | Fr. | Elusive Route Runner | 17 | 5'11" / 175 | 73 |
| Mason Goldman | LE | Jr. | Pure Power | 86 | 6'5" / 270 | 73 |
| Quinn Clark | WR | Fr. | Gadget | 18 | 6'5" / 210 | 73 |
| Sua Lefotu | DT | Jr. | Pure Power | 92 | 6'3" / 300 | 73 |
| TJ Lateef | QB | So. | Pure Runner | 14 | 6'1" / 200 | 73 |
| Victor Evans III | CB | Sr. | Field | 22 | 6'1" / 180 | 73 |
| Willis McGahee IV | RE | So. | Power Rusher | 17 | 6'1" / 240 | 73 |
| Ashton Murphy | LE | So. | Pure Power | 57 | 6'5" / 275 | 72 |
| Cayden Echternach | TE | Jr. | Physical Route Runner | 48 | 6'4" / 260 | 71 |
| Dawson Merritt | ROLB | So. | Lurker | 40 | 6'3" / 225 | 71 |
| Dylan Berymon | DT | Fr. | Pure Power | 87 | 6'2" / 330 | 71 |
| Preston Taumua | LT | So. | Agile | 68 | 6'4" / 325 | 71 |
| Alexander Lewis-Copeland | SS | Fr. | Coverage Specialist | 20 | 6'0" / 204 | 70 |
| Bode Soukup | QB | So. | Pocket Passer | 16 | 6'2" / 205 | 70 |
| Carlos Smith-Garcia | K | Fr. | Power | 82 | 6'0" / 191 | 70 |
| Jack Wills | TE | So. | Pure Blocker | 87 | 6'2" / 220 | 70 |
| Jackson Carpenter | FS | Fr. | Hybrid | 88 | 6'1" / 200 | 70 |
| Kamdyn Koch | P | So. | Power | 37 | 6'2" / 200 | 70 |
| Tyson Terry | DT | Fr. | Pure Power | 71 | 6'2" / 310 | 70 |
| Brock Knutson | LG | Jr. | Pass Protector | 74 | 6'7" / 310 | 69 |
| Caleb Benning | FS | So. | Hybrid | 23 | 5'11" / 200 | 69 |
| Daniel Kaelin | QB | So. | Pocket Passer | 12 | 6'3" / 220 | 68 |
| Jake Peters | C | So. | Agile | 58 | 6'3" / 300 | 68 |
| Keelan Smith | WR | So. | Contested Specialist | 15 | 6'3" / 205 | 68 |
| Nalin Scott | WR | Fr. | Contested Specialist | 24 | 6'2" / 210 | 68 |
| Dom Picard | C | Fr. | Pass Protector | 50 | 6'4" / 303 | 67 |
| Jase Reynolds | ROLB | Fr. | Lurker | 32 | 6'2" / 200 | 67 |
| Jay Hughes | LG | Fr. | Agile | 67 | 6'5" / 310 | 67 |
| Landen Davidson | C | So. | Agile | 69 | 6'4" / 305 | 67 |
| Rex Waterman | LT | Fr. | Agile | 76 | 6'5" / 295 | 67 |
| Pierce Mooberry | MLB | Fr. | Thumper | 56 | 6'3" / 220 | 66 |
| Will Hawthorne | ROLB | Fr. | Lurker | 43 | 6'2" / 225 | 64 |
| Morris Gregory | RG | Fr. | Agile | 53 | 6'3" / 308 | 63 |
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Sources & notes
- EA Sports College Football 27 roster ratings — Ratings from “Freshmen Update 8/27/26” roster update, imported 2026-08-31 via Teamcrafters. Ratings change with each roster update.
Last updated Aug 31, 2026.