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Future Husker with Alex Conn: Weight room workout earned linemen Nebraska offer

Kansas offensive lineman Alex Conn, who has committed to the Huskers, cleared the way for a big offensive day for his Derby high school team last week.

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City profile: Derby has a population of about 24,000 and is about four hours from Lincoln.

This week: Derby has a 2-0 record going into Friday’s game against Newton. Last week, Conn helped pave the way for 519 total yards in Derby's 48-0 win against Salina Central. Playing in the largest class, Derby has won the state championship in four of the past six years, including last season.