The Nebraska football roster is growing. On Monday, the program officially announced the addition of wide receiver Jamari Brown and long snapper Kyson Gana to the 2026 fold. With these latest signings, Matt Rhule’s squad now sits at 118 total players, balancing a mix of veteran leadership and an explosive 26-man freshman class.
Jamari Brown joins a deep wide receiver room, bringing speed from Mount Carmel High School in Chicago. Standing 5-11 and weighing 170 pounds, Brown is expected to compete in a group that now features 19 receivers. On the special teams side, the Huskers added local standout Kyson Gana from Norris High School. Ranked as one of the top long snappers in the country by Kohl’s Kicking, Gana is described as a «smooth» athlete with an elite snap time of .71 seconds.
These additions solidify a roster that is heavy on underclassmen, with 43 sophomores and 31 juniors forming the core of the team. As the Huskers move into the next phase of the 2026 cycle, names like Brown, Gana, and recent signee Maurice Purify II are becoming essential parts of the «Big Red» blueprint.
2026 Husker Roster Breakdown at a Glance:
- Total Players: 118
- Quarterbacks: 4 (Led by Senior Anthony Colandrea)
- Wide Receivers: 19 (Now including Jamari Brown)
- Offensive Linemen: 21 (The largest group on the team)
- Special Teams: 7 (Kyson Gana joins Michigan State transfer Jack Wills)