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Why Anthony Jones Could Become Rob Aurich’s X‑Factor in Nebraska’s 2026 Defense
- Nebraska adds transfer Anthony Jones as a versatile edge defender expected to shape the 2026 defense.
- Jones is expected to rush the passer in wide-nine alignments and through stunts to pressure quarterbacks.
- Jones brings pass‑rush potential and space mobility to cover tight ends and quick games.
- Aurich’s scheme values diverse fronts and disguises without tipping coverages.
- Jones could become a three‑down contributor if he improves run defense and hand placement.
- Jones’s length and athleticism fit Aurich’s plan to disrupt at the edge and in space.
- The transfer could make Jones one of the most impactful defensive additions in the Big Ten.
- Jones’s play could unlock new pages in Aurich’s playbook for Nebraska’s 2026 defense.
- Jones has logged 37 games with 14 starts across four programs prior to Nebraska.
- The 2026 defense aims to blend Big Ten physicality with modern disruption.
- Jones’s versatility allows him to impact pass rush, coverage, and run defense.
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