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Zach Weinmaster announced he was committed to the Nebraska football team last week. Because that announcement was a bit under the radar its possible some Husker fans missed it. There are some things to be known about Weinmaster.
He's a 'preferred' walk-on
Weinmaster is a kind "extra" pickup for the Huskers as he won't count against their scholarship limit. This is especially surprising because he's not an in-state kid, rather he hails from Colorado.
Thank you Lord. Committed to Nebraska. #GBR ❗️❕ pic.twitter.com/y46Ca8Xmxc
— Z-WEIN (@zach_wein_21) November 18, 2018
This wasn't an immmediate turnaround
The Huskers offered Weinmaster on October 20. It took him about a month to decide if he wanted to walk on at Nebraska. When you consider that in-state kids tend to say yes right away, he definitely had to put some thought into it.
So thankful. Blessed to announce I have been given the opportunity to play as a walk-on ATH for one of the most known football programs in the country. Thank you @coachwilhite and the rest of @HuskerFBNation for the opportunity. #GBR ❕❗️all praise and glory to the Lord. pic.twitter.com/ZxPIruIq4T
— Z-WEIN (@zach_wein_21) October 21, 2018
He could be a poor man's Spielman
While Weinmaster played running back in high school, it's likely he'll be more of an R receiver at Nebraska. That's where Spielman plays now.
always keep your feet moving! #dirtyyards pic.twitter.com/mDZLKW1Ili
— Z-WEIN (@zach_wein_21) October 6, 2018
Short and speedy
Speaking of playing running back in high school, Weinmaster ran for 1,667 yards and 25 touchdowns this season. Over his career, he's got more than 4,000 yards and 60 TDs. He put up these numbers despite the fact that he's only 5'11". That is one of the reasons he hasn't been getting much attention from the FBS or even FCS ranks.
thankful for the offer from Colorado School of Mines! #GoDiggers pic.twitter.com/d6l5VkSLpC
— Z-WEIN (@zach_wein_21) August 11, 2018
He's had a Husker connection
Zach Weinmaster isn't walking untrodden ground. His brother Jacob, is a former walkon for the Huskers. He received a scholarship this August. Jacob plays inside linebacker and had 13 tackles mostly on special teams. That likely made the path for Zach to the Nebraska football team easier.
WOW! Thank you God! Beyond excited to have received my first DI offer to play as an Athlete for the University of Northern Colorado! Thank you @CoachWoody2 and the rest of the @UNCBearsFB staff for the incredible opportunity. #UNCommon pic.twitter.com/zmlanfCo75
— Z-WEIN (@zach_wein_21) June 15, 2018
