depth linebacker with local roots and early-game production for Nebraska
Bustard is a Nebraska linebacker who flashed in limited 2024 action, making his Husker debut against UTEP and recording two tackles in that game, but the bigger story is his size-and-skill profile as a 6-1, 225-pound defender with in-state ties and a track record that earned him academic recognition before Nebraska.[2][6][1] He looks like a fit for a team valuing toughness, special-teams value, and developmental upside more than immediate star power, especially since his current résumé is still built on a small sample and a transfer-portal move after the 2024 season.[2][6]
