Husker Athletics Announces 2025 Nebraska Football Hall of Fame Class
LANCASTER COUNTY, NEBRASKA, JUL 09 – Six former Huskers, a state college All-American, and two contributors will be inducted, with Johnny Rodgers named the first Hall of Fame Legend honoree.
- On Wednesday, Husker Athletics revealed the newest group of Nebraska Football Hall of Fame inductees for 2025, featuring notable players from various time periods as well as a special recognition for a legendary figure.
- The inductees were selected by the chapter's membership and include Johnny Rodgers, Nebraska's first Heisman Trophy winner, and several accomplished players and contributors.
- The honorees feature a range of players from various periods, such as Tom Welter who played offensive line in the 1980s, running backs Derek Brown and the late Dahrran Diedrick, kicker and punter Brett Maher, wide receiver Kenny Bell, linebacker Bob Nelson as a veteran inductee, and Tom Sutko representing state colleges.
- The induction ceremony for the class will be held on Friday, Sept. 12, followed by a recognition event the following day at Memorial Stadium during Nebraska's matchup with Houston Christian.
- This class reflects Nebraska's football heritage across decades and recognizes significant athletic and program contributions, reinforcing the program's storied history.
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Brett Maher and Kenny Bell part of 2025 class in Nebraska Football Hall of Fame
LINCOLN, Neb (Nebraska Athletics) — Six Nebraska football standouts, a state college All-American and two longtime contributors to the Husker football program will be inducted into the Nebraska Football Hall of Fame this fall. For the first time, the Nebraska chapter of the National Football Foundation & College Hall of Fame will also present the Nebraska Football Hall of Fame...
Here are the six former Huskers to be inducted into the Nebraska Football Hall of Fame
The latest induction class for the Nebraska Football Hall of Fame includes skill players from multiple eras and a special nod to the program’s first Heisman Trophy winner.

Here are the six former Huskers to be induced into the Nebraska Football Hall of Fame
The latest induction class for the Nebraska Football Hall of Fame includes skill players from multiple eras and a special nod to the program’s first Heisman Trophy winner.
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