Nick Covey

LB, 6-2, 225, Glendale, Ariz. (Mountain Ridge HS)

Nick Covey was the first player to give his pledge to the Nebraska coaching staff for the 2005 recruiting class, committing to the Huskers in June. Covey used his outstanding speed to dominate from his linebacker position for Coach Steve Belles at Mountain Ridge High School in Glendale, Ariz. Covey finished his senior year with an average of about 12 tackles per game, and also saw time at tight end on offense, where he scored one touchdown. Covey helped Mountain Ridge to a Class 5A state runner-up finish, and earned first-team all-area honors. As a junior, Covey caught 17 passes for better than 300 yards and scored three touchdowns, while also posting big numbers from his linebacker spot. His performance as a junior earned him first-team Class 5A all-state honors. Recruiting analyst Tom Lemming ranks Covey as the nations’ No. 14 inside linebacker, while Rivals.com lists him as the No. 33 outside linebacker prospect in the country and the ninth-best overall prospect in the state of Arizona. SuperPrep Magazine lists Covey as Arizona’s No. 12 overall prospect, while Scout.com ranks him as the No. 94 player in the Southwest region. Covey is the son of Glenn and Michelle Covey and was born on May 9, 1987.