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Red Report: Bray expects freshman LB Roberts to play a key role this season

Related Topics: Redshirt, Chris Weber

Nebraska running back Devine Ozigbo (22) gets sandwich tackled by linebacker Avery Roberts (top) and defensive back Marquel Dismuke (19) in the first half during the Red-White Spring Game on Saturday, April 15, 2017, at Memorial Stadium.

FRANCIS GARDLER, Journal Star

Nebraska has two established starters at the inside linebacker spots in senior Chris Weber and junior Dedrick Young.

The Husker linebacker coach said he expects true freshman Avery Roberts (Weber's backup) and sophomore Mohamed Barry (Young's backup) to play.

Bray's take on Roberts playing is not surprising considering the Wilmington, Delaware, native arrived on campus last January and had a strong spring.