The 2018 version of the Nebraska football team will officially have two starters to replace. Quarterback Tanner Lee announced he was heading to the NFL draft last week.
Offensive lineman Nick Gates announced for the NFL draft very early Tuesday morning. Gates took to his official Twitter account to explain why he was going pro.
In part, Gates said he believes that new head coach Scott Frost will take the Husker program where it needs to go but “after talking it over with family, friends and coaches, I have officially decided to declare for the 2018 NFL Draft.