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Will Hawthorne Nebraska
File LB-901 · National rank 8300 · 2028 class

Will Hawthorne

#43· Nebraska ·LB ·R-Fr ·2028 Draft · Ames, Iowa
6'2"Height 225 lbWeight
RepresentationJordan Sports Group Confirmed
Boom-or-BustDevelopmentalFreshmanHigh Ceiling +3
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Quick Notes
Will Hawthorne is a redshirt freshman linebacker who transferred to Nebraska from Iowa State and sits in a reserve role. A developmental, high-ceiling linebacker, he profiles as a raw, long-term project.
Agent / Representation
Status Represented Confirmed
AgencyJordan Sports Group
NotesRepresentation — Jordan Sports Group.
SourceListed on Jordan Sports Group official client roster (Nebraska).
Verified2026-07-21
Board Standing
#901 LB / 1592
#8300 Overall / 15102
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Scouting Verdict

3★ LB, Iowa State transfer; depth. Limited/no college production on file.

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Recruiting
★★★
Stars
#635
National
#67
Position
#5
State
High SchoolGilbert
HometownAmes, Iowa
Offers20 schools view →
Transfer
Iowa State→Nebraska 2026
★★★
Stars
#734
National
#46
Position
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Talent Level
Competitive / Mental
Production Profile
Versatility
Off-Field / Character
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