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RON KELLOGG III
MARCEL JONES Offensive Line 6-7 | 315 | Jr.-2L Phoenix, Ariz. (Trevor Browne) 2010 OUTLOOK Junior offensive tackle Marcel Jones is part of an impressive group of returning offensive linemen for the 2010 Nebraska offense. This spring the 6-7, 315-pounder will look to earn a starting spot for a second straight season. Jones started the first 11 games in 2009 at right tackle before missing the final three games of the year with an ankle injury. Jones’ impressive stature and athletic ability make him a natural fit at the tackle position in the Nebraska offense. In addition to his on-field talents, Jones is a two-time first-team academic All-Big 12 selection, and was a second-team CoSIDA Academic All-District VII selection last fall. Jones carries a 3.257 cumulative grade-point average in construction management.
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JONES’ HONORS Two-Time First-Team Academic All-Big 12 (2008, 2009) Two-Time Big 12 Commissioner’s Fall Academic Honor Roll (2007, 2008) Three-Time Big 12 Commissioner’s Spring Academic Honor Roll (2008, 2009, 2010) Brook Berringer Citizenship Team (2009, 2010)
2009 SOPHOMORE Jones started the first 11 games at right tackle, but suffered an ankle injury against Kansas State. The injury forced Jones to miss the Colorado, Texas and Arizona contests to end the season. Jones’ play helped I-back Roy Helu Jr. post four 100-yard rushing days and put together a 1,000-yard rushing season. Jones also helped protect Nebraska quarterbacks, as the Huskers ranked among the top 40 nationally in sacks allowed.
Quarterback 6-1 | 210 | RFr. Omaha, Neb. (Westside)
2010 OUTLOOK KELLOGG’S HONORS Redshirt freshman Ron Kellogg III joined the Offensive Scout Team MVP Nebraska program as a walk-on quarterback in 2009, (2009) and impressed the coaching staff with his ability in his first year. Kellogg excelled on the practice field last fall and was NU’s Offensive Scout Team MVP. The 6-1, 210-pound Kellogg also performed well during spring practice and adds depth at a wide-open Husker quarterback position. 2009 REDSHIRT Kellogg quarterbacked the scout team, and earned Scout Team MVP honors. BEFORE NEBRASKA OMAHA WESTSIDE HS Kellogg joined the Huskers as a walk-on from Omaha Westside High School, where he starred at quarterback. Kellogg helped the Warriors and Coach Marty Kaufmann to the state playoffs as a senior, when he passed for 12 touchdowns. Kellogg earned honorable-mention Class A all-state honors from the Lincoln Journal Star for his play. He also held scholarship offers from Northwest Missouri State and North Dakota and a walk-on offer from Iowa. PERSONAL Ron III is the son of Ron Jr., and Latrice Kellogg, and was born on Nov. 1, 1990. Kellogg’s father earned all-conference honors in basketball at Kansas, before being selected in the second round of the 1986 NBA Draft. Kellogg III has not declared a major. He has volunteered his time at hospital and elementary school visits, along with the Madonna Wheelchair Football Workshop.
2008 REDSHIRT FRESHMAN Jones emerged during spring practice and went on to play in all 13 games in 2008, including a start against Western Michigan. He helped Nebraska rank in the top 20 nationally in total and scoring offense. He also served on NU’s PAT and field goal units. Jones redshirted in 2007.
J.T. KERR
2007 REDSHIRT Jones sat out his first season as a redshirt and worked on the scout team, while adding muscle to his 6-7 frame. BEFORE NEBRASKA TREVOR BROWNE HS Jones was part of an impressive group of prep standouts joining the NU program from the state of Arizona in 2007. Jones had an outstanding senior year on the offensive line for Coach Randy Ricedorff at Trevor Browne High School. Jones missed his junior year because of injury, but earned honorable-mention Arizona 5A all-state accolades as a senior. Jones was ranked among the top 15 prospects in Arizona by Rivals.com and Scout.com. Jones was also a standout on the basketball court for Trevor Browne High School. He was the starting center for Browne, which went 27-3 and earned a top-five ranking in Class 5A. Jones averaged 11.6 points and nine rebounds per game as a senior. As a junior, he earned all-region honors for his performance on the hardwood. Jones was also a star in the classroom, ranking in the top 20 of his senior class of more than 500 students. Jones chose Nebraska over Arizona State. PERSONAL Marcel is the son of Ulysses and Tracy Torry and was born on Sept. 4, 1988. He is a five-time Big 12 Commissioner’s Academic Honor Roll selection. Jones has also been active in the community and was named to the 2009 and 2010 Brook Berringer Citizenship Teams. Jones has volunteered his time at the F Street Recreation Center, the Legacy Retirement Center, the Madonna Wheelchair Football Workshop and numerous hospital and elementary school visits. CAREER STATS Games Played–24 (13 in 2008, 11 in 2009) Games Started–12 (1 in 2008, 11 in 2009)
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Tight End 6-4 | 240 | RFr. San Diego, Calif. (Scripps Ranch)
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2010 OUTLOOK KERR’S HONORS Redshirt freshman tight end J.T. Kerr will look to Big 12 Commissioner’s Fall get back into the mix for playing time at one of NU’s Academic Honor Roll (2009) deepest positions this fall. Kerr missed spring practice with a knee injury, but the 6-4, 240-pound Kerr has the ability to be a factor, both as a receiving threat and a perimeter blocker. Kerr was named to the Big 12 Commissioner’s Academic Honor Roll in his first semester on campus. 2009 REDSHIRT Kerr sat out his first season in the program as a redshirt. BEFORE NEBRASKA SCRIPPS RANCH HS The San Diego native was one of six Californians in the 2009 recruiting class. Kerr was limited as a senior because of an injury, but was still a factor in the passing game for Scripps Ranch High and Coach Sergio Diaz. Kerr caught 21 passes for 294 yards and three touchdowns, while controlling the line of scrimmage as a blocker. His play helped Scripps Ranch to an 8-4 record and a trip to the second round of the state playoffs. Kerr spent his junior season at Fallbrook High School, where he caught 12 passes for 146 yards and a touchdown. He was ranked among the top 40 tight ends in the country and among the top 75 players in California. Kerr was also named to the San Diego UnionTribune’s all-academic team. He chose Nebraska over Arizona and San Diego State. PERSONAL J.T. was born on Dec. 17, 1990, and is the son of John Kerr. He has not declared a major, but has been a volunteer at the Village Manor Retirement Center.
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