Top 2024 signee Carter Nelson to start career at wide receiver

In Nebraska’s 2024 recruiting class , outside quarterback commitment Dylan Raiola , no prospect received as much hype as four-star prospect Carter Nelson .

The Ainsworth, Nebraska native was a consensus four-star prospect and ranked as a top-100 prospect by On3, 247Sports, and Rivals.

That being said, while recruited as a tight end, the Huskers will be starting the 2024 signee at a different position: wide receiver. Nelson will be playing in the slot. Nebraska head coach Matt Rhule told the media on Wednesday during the Big Ten Media Days of the development.

The Huskers’ move of Nelson to the slot will allow the talented freshman to have a more consistent impact while also allowing junior tight end Thomas Fidone II to be involved in the offense.

Nelson, of course, will not be the only freshman who impacts the Huskers’ offense this fall, as former five-star prospect Dylan Raiola is expected to be the program’s starting quarterback. The Huskers, led by Raiola, will start their season on August 31 against the UTEP Miners.

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