Brodrick Hunter

WR, 6-1, 215, Humble, Texas (Humble HS)

One of three Texans in Nebraska’s 2005 recruiting class, Brodrick Hunter comes to Nebraska after a standout prep career at Humble High School. Hunter posted big numbers as a receiver in each of his final two seasons at Humble High for Coach Neil Quillin. As a senior, Hunter had 38 catches for 939 yards and 11 touchdowns, including a school-record 98-yard catch. He also rushed for 286 yards and a pair of touchdowns on just 28 carries. Hunter had similar numbers as a junior, hauling in 43 balls for 618 yards and six touchdowns, while carrying the football 27 times for 314 yards and three touchdowns. His performance as a junior earned Hunter second-team all-district honors. Hunter is listed as the nation’s 40th-ranked wide receiver and the No. 37 overall prospect in the state of Texas by Rivals.com. Hunter also receives high marks from Scout.com which lists him as the No. 36 player on its Southwest Hot 100, while SuperPrep Magazine lists him as the 39th-best player in the state of Texas. Hunter, who boasts outstanding speed and jumping ability, also plays center for the Humble basketball team and averages 9.2 points and 7.7 rebounds per game. Hunter chose Nebraska over scholarship offers from Oklahoma, Wisconsin, Texas A&M and Arizona. He is the son of Dametrice Hunter, and was born on Dec. 18, 1986.