Nebraska kicker enters transfer portal
Nebraska kicker enters transfer portal
A Nebraska kicker has departed the program. Nico Ottomanelli officially entered the transfer portal with four years of eligibility remaining.
Ottomanelli was a member of the Huskers' 2024 recruiting class. He was ranked as the No. 1 kicker in the state of New Jersey that year, playing for Northern Valley Regional High School.
He was 14-of-17 on field goals in his prep career. As a senior, he was 6-of-8 field goals with 48 extra points. In his junior season, Ottomanelli was 4-of-5 on field goals with a long of 46 yards.
"I would first like to thank God for allowing me to play the game that I love. I would also like to thank Coach Rhule, Coach Foley, Coach Martin, and Brett Maher for giving me an opportunity to be part of Nebraska Football. I am grateful for all my memories, teammates, and coaches that I have come across throughout my time here. With that being said, I have decided to enter the transfer portal with 4 years of eligibility left."
The New Jersey native was a redshirt this past season and did not appear in a game. The Huskers are now left with two kickers on their roster. Sophomores Tristan Alvano and John Hohl will battle for the starting job this fall.
The Huskers struggled last season in kicking, with Hohl and Alvano finishing 13-of-19 field goals.
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