Former Bowling Green edge rusher Collins Acheampong has quickly become one of the most intriguing names in the transfer portal, and Nebraska is among the programs showing early interest. The 6-foot-7, 265‑pound former four‑star and top‑200 recruit has already heard from 12 schools since entering the portal, reopening the recruitment of a rare athlete with high‑end traits and long‑term upside.
As a transfer, he enters the 2026 cycle with an 85 rating in the 247Sports Transfer Rankings, checking in at No. 992 overall and projecting as an edge defender.
During his stint at Bowling Green, Acheampong continued developing the physical tools that once made him a coveted national recruit. The Cape Coast, Ghana, native brought rare length and athletic upside to the Falcons’ defensive front, using his frame and burst to carve out a role while gaining valuable experience at the FBS level. He appeared in 11 games as a backup, registering five total tackles, including 1½ for loss, plus a pass breakup and a quarterback hurry…