2009 Game by Game (updated 12-14-09)
Florida Atlantic: Paced the receiving corps with four catches for 92 yards and his first career TD... four catches were two more than last season’s total... also provided key downfield block on Menelik Holt’s 28-yard TD catch and run. Arkansas State: Game captain... caught just one pass, a 43-yarder to the ASU 3 to set up NU’s first TD of game... has at least one catch of 40-or-more yards in two consecutive games. Virginia Tech: Had only one reception but made it count, going 35 yards on the play... catch marked third straight game with a catch of at least 35 yards. Louisiana-Lafayette: Continued showing big-play ability, recording two catches for team-high 85 yards... first reception was 42 yards and set up Nebraska’s second FG... added 43-yard catch on NU’s first scoring drive of second half. Missouri: Had three catches for just 14 yards, snapping streak of four straight games with catch of at least 35 yards. Texas Tech: Caught two passes for 12 yards. Iowa State: Had three receptions for 18 yards. Baylor: Did not play. Oklahoma: Did not play. Kansas: Did not play. Kansas State: Played but did not have a catch. Colorado: Played but did not have a catch. Texas: Played but did not record a catch.

2009 Outlook
Sophomore Curenski Gilleylen (pronounced kur-en-ski gilley-yen) hopes to move into a leading role in the Nebraska receiving corps in 2009. The graduation of 2008 senior receivers Todd Peterson and Nate Swift left a large void in the Nebraska receiving corps, and the 6-0, 215-pound Gilleylen is among the top contenders to step up. Gilleylen brings a good blend of size and speed to the Husker offense, and could also play a role in the NU return game.

Gilleylen is one of six returning letterwinners in the receiving corps after playing in 11 games as a redshirt freshman.

2008 (Freshman)
Gilleylen had an outstanding spring practice session a year ago, capped by a long touchdown reception in the spring game. He saw limited time as a reserve receiver during the year, playing in 11 games. He finished the year with two receptions for 11 yards, including a five-yard catch against Virginia Tech and a six-yarder at Oklahoma. He also returned two kickoffs for 48 yards–a 26-yarder vs. the Hokies and a 22-yard return vs. Western Michigan.

2007 (Redshirt)
Gilleylen sat out his first season in Lincoln as a redshirt.

Before Nebraska (Leander HS)
Gilleylen was one of seven Texans in the 2007 class after a standout career at Leander High School. He earned honorable-mention Texas Class 5A all-state honors as a senior. He was a first-team All-Centex selection by the Austin American Statesman, a Hill Country News' Dazzling Dozen Team member, and was Leander's Outstanding Offensive Player. He helped Leander to a 12-3 record in 2006.

Playing for Coach Steve Gidden, Gilleylen had 30 catches for 915 yards and nine touchdowns. He also spent some time at running back and had 500 yards rushing with another four touchdowns. Gilleylen also posted impressive numbers as a junior, catching more than 40 passes for 850 yards and 12 touchdowns to earn all-district honors and second-team all-state accolades.

In addition to his impressive football credentials, Gilleylen was also a track standout, competing in the 100 meters and on his school's 4x100-meter relay team. Gilleylen broke a school record by running a 10.22 100-meter dash in 2007. He was also an honorable-mention academic all-state pick by the Texas High School Coaches Association. Gilleylen chose NU over Oklahoma State and Tennessee.

Personal
The son of Stephanie Sullivan and Clarzell Gilleylen, Curenski was born on March 15, 1989. Curenski is majoring in civil engineering and carries a 3.282 grade-point average. He has volunteered his time at the F Street Recreation Center, the Legacy Retirement Center and on the Huskers’ team hospital visits. He was named to the 2008 Big 12 Commissioner’s Spring Honor Roll.

Gilleylen's Career Statistics