As the Nebraska football season draws ever nearer, it feels as though Danny Odem has been almost forgotten. However, anyone who truly forgets the talented defensive back needs a reminder of the talk this spring and early in camp, when coaches gave him a strong chance to see the field early and often in 2026.
Earlier this week, it was made clear that the hype around the freshman defensive back isn’t just getting attention from inside Memorial Stadium. Plenty of national analysts and organizations consider him a prime-time player already.
The Cornerback joined the growing list of Nebraska football players to be named to a preseason award list on Wednesday. Odem was featured on the preseason list for the Shaun Alexander Freshman of the Year Award…