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Driving for 6: A still-promising TE room and no hot seats here

Climb in back, heaven’s waiting down on the tracks.

1. The departures of tight ends Matt Snyder and David Engelhaupt from Nebraska’s football program make Sean Beckton’s room a younger one, but it seemingly remains one with promise.

Given the numbers, you’d think both are tight ends this fall. We know the Huskers like to categorize skill position players loosely, so maybe it’s not exactly that simple. But Legrone made Husker Extra’s Heat Check list for freshmen that could be poised to make an impact for a reason. He’s a big kid at 6-3 and 230 pounds and is described as a natural receiver.