Honors & Awards
» Nebraska Scholar-Athlete Honor Roll (Fall 2018, 2019)
2019 (Redshirt Freshman)
AJ Forbes provided depth on the Husker offensive line as a redshirt freshman. Although he did not play in a game, Forbes was a member of Nebraska's travel roster for four of the Huskers' five road games.
2018 (Redshirt)
Forbes joined Nebraska as a walk-on, and he sat out his first season as a redshirt.
Before Nebraska (Bellevue West HS)
Forbes was an Omaha World-Herald All-Nebraska and Lincoln Journal Star Super-State offensive lineman for Bellevue West High School. He helped the Thunderbirds to the state quarterfinals in 2017 while paving the way for a rushing attack that racked up over 2,000 yards. In 2016, Forbes was part of a Class A state championship team and served as one of the lead blockers for current Husker running back Jaylin Bradley. Forbes also made 43 tackles, including two sacks, as a junior in 2016, when he was named honorable-mention all-state by the Omaha World-Herald. Following his prep career, Forbes represented the North Squad in the 2018 Nebraska Shrine Bowl.
Personal
AJ is the son of Jeff and Stephanie Forbes and he was born on Dec. 10, 1999. He is majoring in psychology. Forbes has volunteered his time with Husker Heroes, the Nebraska Football Road Race, the Malone Center and local hospital visits.