Mike Huff

Offensive Line...6-5...305...Ralston, Neb. (Ralston)

One of five in-state prospects in Nebraska's 2004 recruiting class, Mike Huff is the first Ralston High product to receive a Husker scholarship since 1982. The powerful Huff excelled on the offensive and defensive lines for a Ralston team that finished the 2003 season with a 5-5 record for Coach Tyler Zahn, a Nebraska letterman in 1991. Huff was a second-team All-Nebraska pick by the Omaha World-Herald as a senior, and also was also named to the Lincoln Journal Star's second-team Super State squad. He earned first-team Class B all-state honors from both publications in 2003. Huff was a four-year starter at offensive tackle for the Rams, while starting each of the past three seasons at defensive tackle. As a senior, Huff made about 85 tackles and had 10.5 sacks from his defensive tackle spot. Ralston earned a spot in the Class B playoffs each of Huff's final three seasons, and reached the state title game in 2002. Huff is listed as the 14th-best prospect in the state of Nebraska by Rivals.com and was a PrepStar Magazine all-region selection. In addition to his on-the field honors, Huff was chosen as Ralston High's Lifter of the Year each of the past three years. Huff has lettered in track in each of his first three years of high school and lettered in basketball as a junior. He committed to Nebraska last October, but had drawn recruiting interest from Colorado State, Iowa and Kansas State, among others. The last Ralston High grad to receive a scholarship from Nebraska was offensive tackle Brad Johnson in 1982. Huff is the son of Mike and Chris Huff and was born on Aug. 23, 1985.

Why Nebraska? ? "It is a natural for me growing up in Nebraska. I've always wanted to play for Nebraska. I'm extremely excited about the new coaching staff and the future of Husker football."