Nebraska’s Captain-Driven Fullback with Elite Citizenship and Intensity
C.J. Zimmerer, a 6-0, 213-pound senior fullback for the Nebraska Cornhuskers, stands out not just for his 4.5-yard average (4 carries, 18 yards in 2024) but for his leadership and character: he’s a 3-time Brook Berringer Citizenship Team member and Captain of the Allstate AFCA Good Works Team. Known for relentless intensity, team-first mentality, and deep ties to Husker legacy (including revisiting “The Run” with Jack Hoffman’s legacy), Zimmerer brings emotional resilience and high-intensity work ethic that stats can’t capture. With no reported injuries and a reputation as a culture-setter, he’s a perfect fit for teams valuing leadership, integrity, and on-field grit.
