Redshirt freshman Courtney Osborne is part of an impressive collection of young talent in the Nebraska secondary. The 6-3, 195-pound Osborne will head into fall camp as a reserve at free safety behind senior veterans Matt O’Hanlon and Rickey Thenarse who each have extensive starting experience. Osborne was a standout in his first year in the program and earned co-MVP honors on the defensive scout team.Osborne and his brother, Steven, are one of three sets of identical twins on the Nebraska football squad, joining fellow redshirt freshmen Colin and Conor McDermott and freshmen Jake and Spencer Long.
2008 (Redshirt) Osborne worked on the defensive scout team unit during his redshirt season.
Before Nebraska (South Garland HS) Osborne was one of nine Texas natives in Nebraska’s 2008 signing class, representing the Huskers’ largest ever recruiting harvest from the Lone Star State. Courtney and Steven Osborne marked the second set of twins to sign with Nebraska, joining the Bullocks brothers who signed in 2001. A versatile performer, Osborne made his biggest impact on defense for South Garland High School and Coach Mickey Moss. Osborne also excelled on the special teams units where he utilized his hard-hitting style. The play of the Osbornes helped a talented South Garland squad to a 10-2 record and a district title in 2007. Osborne was listed as the No. 50 prospect on the Dallas Morning News’ Area 100 list. In addition to Nebraska, Osborne received scholarship offers from UNLV and Kansas.
Personal Courtney was born on Jan. 15, 1990, and is the son of Sandra Osborne. He has not declared a major. Osborne has volunteered his time at the F Street Recreation Center and with hospital visits.
Courtesy: Scott Bruhn/NU Media Relations
