If there’s one position that Nebraska needs more than any other out of the Transfer Portal this winter, it’s along the defensive line. And yet, so far, the Huskers have suffered no disappointment when it comes to their targets at the position. The latest loss is especially frustrating as former NU coach Scott Frost won out when Horace Lockett went back to UCF.
Lockett, a defensive lineman for the Knights, drew quite a bit of interest from Power 4 schools in addition to the Huskers. He was set to visit Lincoln, Notre Dame in South Bend, and other teams this week. However, on Monday, he decided he was pulling out of the Transfer Portal and sticking with the Big 12 also-ran.
Lockett was considered a top defensive line target for Nebraska after recording 13 tackles, three tackles for loss, and a sack before suffering a season-ending injury in 2025. He transferred to UCF from Georgia Tech following the 2024 season. The prospect measures in at six-foot-six, 355 pounds.
Nebraska target Horace Lockett stays home with UCF
The Huskers clearly looked at him as someone who could not only occupy space up front, but also create havoc just pushing the middle of the opposing offensive line in the wrong direction…