(WOWT) – Former Nebraska quarterback and tight end Heinrich Haarberg has earned a spot at an NFL training camp.
In a release Wednesday morning, the Carolina Panthers announced that it signed the Kearney native to its 90-man roster. His X/Twitter bio now reads “Carolina Panther TE,” as well as “University of Nebraska Alum.”
Weeks ago, Haarberg was spotted in the Seattle Seahawks’ two-day rookie minicamp tryout.
In his first full season as a tight end with the Huskers, Haarberg caught eight passes for 52 yards and a touchdown. Prior to that, he started nine games at quarterback for the Big Red.
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“The 6-foot-4, 237-pounder caught 11 passes for 79 yards and a touchdown, and was 5-3 as a starting quarterback in 2023,” the release states.
Analysts expect Haarberg’s versatility on the field will play a part in deciding if the Panthers sign him to the final 53-man roster, according to a NBC Sports article.
Haarberg played football at Kearney Catholic High School.
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