A rising Husker is now on an award watchlist ahead of the 2025 season. Sophomore wide receiver Jacory Barney Jr. is now on the Paul Hornung Award Watchlist, following his record-setting freshman year.
The award is in honor of football Hall of Famer Paul Hornung and is given annually by the Louisville Sports Commission (LSC) to the most versatile player in college football. Hornung tore up the field both in college and on the professional level, winning the Heisman Trophy in 1956 and becoming the No. 1 overall pick in the 1957 NFL Draft.
He played in almost every position at Notre Dame, including quarterback, running back, punter, kicker, defensive back, and returner. Hornung continued his versatile career with the Green Bay Packers, serving as a multi-threat offensive back and a prolific kicker. He helped the Packers to four NFL championships, led the league in scoring for three years straight, set the single-season scoring record in 1960 with 176 points, and was named league MVP in 1961.
Barney played in all 13 games for Nebraska as a true freshman, starting in four of them. He tied a school record for the most receptions by a Nebraska freshman, hauling in 55 passes for 447 yards. Barney also racked up 130 rushing yards and three touchdowns off 10 carries and returned 14 kickoffs for 285 yards.
This helped Barney finish second on the team with 842 all-purpose yards. He ranked third nationally among all FBS freshmen in receptions.
2025 Paul Hornung watch list nominees
Vinny Anthony II, WisconsinJacory Barney Jr., NebraskaJadan Baugh, FloridaHank Beatty, IllinoisMarcus Bellon, NevadaDavon Booth, Mississippi St.Isaac Brown, LouisvilleJosh Cameron, BaylorDemond Claiborne, Wake ForestKC Concepcion, Texas A&MJa’Quez Cross, Arkansas St.Greg Derosiers Jr., MemphisJacob De Jesus, CalDylan Edwards, Kansas St.Brylan Green,…
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