Nebraska Head Coach Matt Rhule announced today the addition of Daikiel (pronounced duh-KEL) Shorts Jr. as Nebraska’s wide receivers coach. Shorts brings Power Four coaching experience to the Huskers, as well as an accomplished resume as a receiver.
In his position at Nebraska, Shorts rejoins newly hired Nebraska offensive coordinator Dana Holgorsen. Shorts worked for Holgorsen at both West Virginia and Houston and played for the Mountaineers while Holgorsen was the WVU head coach.
“It is exciting to add Daikiel Shorts Jr. to our offensive staff,” Head Coach Matt Rhule said. “Daikiel is someone who has played for and coached with Coach Holgorsen, and Dana really trusts and believes in him. Daikiel is one of the best recruiters in the country, and he’s a great coach who is familiar with our system.”
Shorts spent the 2024 season as the wide receivers coach at the University of Kentucky. In his lone season with the Wildcats, Kentucky junior wideout Dane Key caught 47 passes for 715 yards to lead the UK passing attack.
Before his season at Kentucky, Shorts spent three seasons (2021-23) as the wide receivers coach under Holgorsen at Houston. He also spent two years as the Director of Player Development (2019-20) for the Cougars.
