former walk-on who turned into a disruptive Nebraska DL
In the 2022 season, Colton Feist broke out for Nebraska with 46 tackles, 7.0 tackles for loss, and a half-sack while starting all 12 games—a strong sign of a tough, reliable interior defender who showed real playmaking pop[1][3]. His differentiators are effort, leverage, and earning a Blackshirt after rising from walk-on status, plus a reputation as a grinder who became a productive, tone-setting piece up front rather than just a depth body[1][6]. If you want a high-motor DL with proven production and a blue-collar edge, he fits the vibe; if you need elite size/length or a pass-rush specialist, the ceiling looks more functional than flashy[1][10].
