Daikiel Shorts Jr. Named Nebraska Wide Receivers Coach

Nebraska ⁣Football Adds Experienced Wide Receivers Coach Daikiel Shorts Jr.

Lincoln, NE – Nebraska Head Coach Matt Rhule announced today the addition of Daikiel (pronounced duh-KEL) Shorts Jr. as the Huskers’ wide receivers coach.Shorts brings valuable⁢ Power Five coaching experience and a proven track record as a receiver to the Nebraska program.

“It is exciting to⁤ add ⁤Daikiel shorts Jr. to our offensive staff,” Rhule said. “Daikiel is someone who has⁢ played for and coached ⁣wiht Coach Holgorsen, and Dana really trusts and believes in him. Daikiel is one of ‍the best recruiters in the country, and he’s ⁣a great⁤ coach⁣ who is familiar with ⁣our system.”

Shorts rejoins newly hired Nebraska offensive coordinator Dana Holgorsen, having previously ‍worked with him at both West Virginia and Houston. He also played ⁢for Holgorsen‍ at West ⁤Virginia,showcasing a strong existing relationship.“I am extremely grateful for the chance to ⁣work‍ for Coach Rhule at ⁤the University of Nebraska,” Shorts said. “When you walk into this place, you can feel the history and tradition associated with Nebraska Football and what it means to everyone inside the program and the ⁣fan base. ⁢It also means a‍ lot for me to reconnect with Coach Holgorsen. He is a special person⁤ in my life, and I have learned a⁤ lot from him as a ⁢player ⁣and⁣ a coach.”

Shorts spent the ⁣2024 season⁣ as the wide receivers coach at the⁣ University of Kentucky, where he helped junior ⁤wideout Dane Key lead the Wildcats’ passing⁢ attack with 47‍ receptions for 715 yards.Prior to Kentucky,Shorts ⁤spent three seasons (2021-23) as the wide receivers coach at Houston under Holgorsen. during his time⁣ with the Cougars, he coached standout receiver Tank ⁣Dell, who earned first-team American Athletic Conference honors in 2021 ⁣and was named a second-team⁢ All-american by the Walter Camp Football‍ Foundation in 2022.

Shorts’ coaching ‍prowess is evident in the success of his players. Under his guidance, Dell led the nation in receiving yards (2,727), receiving⁣ touchdowns (29), and receptions (199) over two seasons. In 2022, true freshman Matthew Golden⁤ set Houston’s true freshman⁣ record with seven receiving touchdowns.

Shorts’ coaching career began at⁢ his alma mater, West Virginia,‍ where he⁣ served ⁣as a program assistant⁣ in 2018. He then joined Holgorsen’s staff at Houston as the director of player personnel in 2019 and 2020.

Before entering coaching,Shorts was a standout receiver for Holgorsen⁤ at West Virginia from 2013-16. He led ⁣the Mountaineers in receiving in three of his four seasons and earned second-team ⁣All-Big ⁢12 honors as a senior captain in 2016.Shorts graduated from West Virginia in 2016 with a degree in multidisciplinary ⁣studies. He was also named⁣ to the Garrett Ford Academic Honor Roll and the Big 12 ‍Commissioner’s Honor Roll.

The addition of Daikiel Shorts Jr. brings‍ valuable ⁣experience and a proven track⁣ record of success to the Nebraska⁣ football program. His familiarity with Coach Holgorsen’s system and his ability to develop talented receivers will be instrumental in the Huskers’ pursuit of excellence.

Nebraska Football Lands Experienced Receiving coach, Daikiel Shorts‍ Jr.

Lincoln, ⁢NE – Nebraska Football head coach Matt Rhule ⁢has announced the hiring of⁣ daikiel Shorts Jr. as the new wide‍ receivers coach. Shorts boasts valuable Power Five coaching experience and a strong history of success as both a player‍ and coach.

Shorts returns to working with⁣ newly appointed Nebraska offensive‍ coordinator Dana Holgorsen,⁤ having previously collaborated at both⁤ West Virginia and Houston. He also played for Holgorsen at West Virginia, demonstrating a strong, preexisting relationship.

“It is exciting to add Daikiel ⁢Shorts Jr. to our offensive staff,” Rhule ⁣said. “Daikiel is someone⁢ who has played for and coached with Coach‍ Holgorsen, and Dana really⁣ trusts⁤ and believes in him. Daikiel‍ is ⁢one of⁤ the best recruiters in the country, and he’s‍ a⁢ great coach who is familiar with our system.”

Shorts spent the 2023 season as the wide receivers coach at Kentucky. Prior to that,he spent⁢ three⁤ seasons (2021-2023) ⁢at Houston under⁣ Holgorsen,mentoring⁤ standout receiver Tank Dell,who earned frist-team American Athletic conference honors in 2021⁣ and was named a second-team All-american by the Walter Camp ⁣Football Foundation in 2022.

“I⁤ am extremely grateful⁢ for⁤ the chance to work for Coach Rhule at the University of Nebraska,” Shorts said. “When you walk into ⁣this place, ⁤you can ⁢feel the history⁢ and tradition associated with Nebraska Football and ⁤what it means to everyone‍ inside‍ the program and the⁢ fan base.”

ShortsS coaching resume is bolstered by his success in⁢ developing talented receivers.⁢ As a standout receiver himself ⁤for Holgorsen at West Virginia from 2013-2016, Shorts led the Mountaineers in ⁣receiving for three of his four seasons and earned second-team All-Big 12⁢ honors as ⁣a senior ⁤captain.

The addition of Shorts brings valuable experience ⁤and a‍ proven track record of success to the Nebraska football program, solidifying the team’s offensive coaching staff under Coach ⁢Rhule.