E.J. Barthel brings proven RB development value to the Minutemen staff
E.J. Barthel is best viewed as an experienced **running backs developer** and evaluator rather than a player profile, and by 2026 he is in his fourth season coaching Nebraska’s backs while also serving as the program’s director of football evaluation. That background matters because it suggests a coach who can help a back room get sharper in technique, vision, and roster fit; reports and interviews from Nebraska also indicate he has been impressed by improvement in his room through spring work. If you want a staff piece that adds **evaluation rigor**, **player development**, and steady room leadership, Barthel looks like a strong fit.
