Crick, Burkhead and more: Nebraska football announces 2024 Hall of Fame class

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LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – Nebraska football on Thursday announced its 2024 Hall of Fame class featuring a slew of Husker standouts.

This year’s inductees are defensive lineman Monte Johnson, offensive lineman Keven Lightner, safety Tyrone Byrd, linebacker Terrell Farley, defensive end Chris Kelsay, defensive tackle Jared Crick and running back Rex Burkhead.

In addition to those former Huskers, Mike Miller — an All-America running back at the University of Nebraska-Kearney in the early aughts — is being enshrined in the hall of fame.

All of these inductees were selected by current members of the Nebraska Football Hall of Fame.

The Nebraska Football Hall of Fame is also honoring Angie and Dan Muhleisen of Lincoln with The Clarence E. Swanson Meritorious Service Award.

The Lyell Bresmer Special Merit Award is being given to Joe Selig of Lincoln.

The 2024 Hall of Fame class will be inducted at a banquet on Sept. 13 in Lincoln.  They will also be recognized at the Huskers’ home game against Northern Iowa.

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