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Major Culbert


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Major Culbert

DB, 5-11, 198, Harbor City, Calif.

(Nathaniel Narbonne  HS)

 

Defensive back Major Culbert was one of Nebraska’s final commitments, pledging to the Huskers in mid-January. The 5-11, 198-pound Culbert ranks as the 39th-best athlete in the nation according to Rivals.com, which also ranks him as the 34th-best player in the state of California. As a junior, Culbert ran for 1,116 yards and 12 touchdowns, while recording 90 tackles, seven sacks, two interceptions and three fumble recoveries. He earned first-team all-league honors and second-team all-area honors for his efforts in leading NathanielNarbonneHigh School in HarborCity (Calif.) to a 10-3 record. As a senior Culbert enjoyed a breakout year. Coach Manuel Douglas' Narbonne squad finished 6-5 as Culbert ran for 1,955 yards and 17 touchdowns and added 10 receptions for 123 yards, while recording 106 tackles, seven sacks and two interceptions. Culbert received a three-star rating from both Rivals.com and Scout.com, which listed him as the 30th-best cornerback prospect in the country. Culbert chose Nebraska after also receiving offers from Oregon, UCLA, Washington, California, FresnoState, San DiegoState and UNLV. Culbert holds the Narbonne school record for most yards rushing in a single game with 332 yards, and rushed for more than 4,000 yards and 37 touchdowns during his high school career. He was selected as player of the year by the Daily Breeze Newspaper in Torrance, Calif. Culbert was named second-team all-state as a defensive back by CalHi Sports. Culbert is ranked on the SuperPrep All-Far West team. Scouts, Inc. has Culbert ranked as the No. 57 safety prospect in the nation. PrepStar placed Culbert on its All-West region team. Culbert also runs track at Narbonne, participating on the 4x100 meter relay team. Culbert, the son of Renee Culbert, was born on December 29, 1987. His godparents are Orlando and Maria Pile.