Nebraska sophomore linebacker Chris Weber was named to the CoSIDA Academic All-District 7 football team Thursday afternoon. With his selection to the all-district team, Weber advances to the national ballot for the CoSIDA Academic All-America team.
Weber carries a 3.97 grade-point average in nutrition science and has been a key performer for the Nebraska defense this season. Weber was an Academic All-Big Ten choice as a redshirt freshman in 2014, and a four-time Nebraska Scholar-Athlete Honor Roll selection.
A graduate of Elkhorn High School, Weber has 42 tackles this season despite playing in only five games. Weber also has five tackles for loss and a fumble recovery.