Tyler Knaak
Tyler Knaak is a three-star recruit from Cottonwood Heights, UT, out of Brighton (No. 1,221 in the 2022 class) who has not played in Nebraska's 8 games this season.
Where Knaak comes from
- Cottonwood Heights, UT
- Brighton
- Brighton is about 800 miles from Memorial Stadium (Lincoln, NE)
- Three-star, No. 1,221 in the 2022 class; signed with Utah.
- On the Nebraska roster since 2023
Where Knaak fits
Nebraska lists 20 offensive linemen this season.
The team’s line is 8th in the country in passing-downs success rate this season (a team number).
Nebraska is 5-3. Next: at Illinois, Fri Nov 6.
Similar players
Same class and position
Also from Cottonwood Heights, UT
Arrived at Nebraska from Utah.
Where to follow
Awards
A three-star recruit at offensive line for Nebraska -- now projected as a quality starter at the position.
Offensive line play doesn't show up in a box score. Here's what actually tells you whether he's good.
The unit he anchors ranks 8th nationally in passing-downs success rate this season. See the full unit breakdown →
Nebraska has produced 3 All-Conference offensive linemen. 4 have gone on to the NFL Draft since 2016. Cameron Jurgens went on to the NFL out of this room (2022).
Five seasons, two schools
- 2026 Nebraska RhuleYear 5 · Games –
- 2025 Nebraska RhuleYear 4 · Games –
- 2024 Nebraska RhuleYear 3 · Games –
- 2023 Nebraska RhuleYear 2 · Games –
- Apr 2023 Entered the transfer portalUtah to Nebraska
- 2022 Utah WhittinghamYear 1 · Games –
- High school BrightonSalt Lake City, UT · Class of 2022Three-star, No. 1,221 in the 2022 class. Signed with Utah.
Moves
- Transferred from Utah to Nebraska, Apr 27, 2023.
2022
- Signed with UtahThree-star, out of Brighton
2023
- Transferred to Nebraskafrom Utah
Coaching lineage · 2022–2026
2 coachesPlayed for 2 head coaches at 2 schools: Kyle Whittingham and Matt Rhule.