Ameer Abdullah

5-9, 180, RB, Homewood, Ala. (Homewood HS)

 

Ameer Abdullah is a versatile athlete from Alabama who is expected to join the Huskers as a running back. The 5-9, 180-pound Abdullah used his breakaway speed to be a running and receiving threat for Homewood High and Coach Dickey Wright. Abdullah rushed for 1,800 yards and 24 touchdowns and caught 33 passes for 515 yards during his senior season. He also scored four touchdowns as a punt return specialist. His play helped Homewood to a 6-4 record in the Alabama Class 6A ranks. Abdullah was named the south region player of the year by the Birmingham News and also scored the winning touchdown in the Alabama-Mississippi All-Star Classic in December. He also was selected to participate in the Offense-Defense All-American Bowl, where he impressed with his ability as a defensive back. During his junior season, Abdullah rushed for better than 1,000 yards and had 24 receptions for more than 200 yards. Rivals.com ranks Abdullah as one of the top 20 "athlete" prospects in the country and one of the top 10 players in the state of Alabama. Scout.com also ranks him as one of the nation's top 60 running backs. Abdullah chose Nebraska after also visiting Tennessee and Vanderbilt, and he had a host of offers including USC, Texas A&M and South Carolina to name a few. Ameer is the son of Kareem and Aisha Abdullah, and he was born on June 13, 1993.