Will Hawthorne
Will Hawthorne is a three-star recruit from Ames, IA, out of Gilbert (No. 635 in the 2025 class) who has not played in Nebraska's 8 games this season.
Where Hawthorne comes from
- Ames, IA
- Gilbert
- Gilbert is about 200 miles from Memorial Stadium (Lincoln, NE)
- Three-star, No. 635 in the 2025 class; signed with Iowa State.
Where Hawthorne fits
Nebraska lists 13 linebackers this season.
Nebraska linebackers with a game this season
Nebraska is 5-3. Next: at Illinois, Fri Nov 6.
Similar players
Same class and position
Also from Ames, IA
Came to Nebraska by way of Iowa State.
Where to follow
Splits
Home and road splits, scheme and staff
Supporting cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Matt Rhule
Pass share
48.1%
276 pass / 298 run
Plays / game
71.8
8 games
Team sack rate
4.6%
306 dropbacks · PBP
Scheme: Balanced.
Awards
A three-star recruit at linebacker for Nebraska -- now graded to hold down a real role in the linebacker room.
No college stat recorded yet. Here's what we know.
Grades highest in hit power and pursuit.
Nebraska has produced 2 All-Conference linebackers. 2 have gone on to the NFL Draft since 2012. Lavonte David went on to the NFL out of this room (2012).
Two seasons, two schools
- 2026 Nebraska RhuleYear 2 · Games –
- Jan 2026 Entered the transfer portalIowa State to Nebraska
- 2025 Iowa State CampbellYear 1 · Games –
- High school GilbertGilbert, IA · Class of 2025Three-star, No. 635 in the 2025 class. Signed with Iowa State.
Moves
- Transferred from Iowa State to Nebraska, Jan 6, 2026.
2025
- Signed with Iowa StateThree-star, out of Gilbert
2026
- Transferred to Nebraskafrom Iowa State
Coaching lineage · 2025–2026
2 coachesPlayed for 2 head coaches at 2 schools: Matt Campbell and Matt Rhule.
Next stop · Transfer
Transferred to Nebraska