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Is Isaiah Neyor the next big thing in college football, or just another overhyped player?

If you have even a slight interest in college football, you’ve probably come across the video game EA Sports College Football ’25. After a wait of several years, the game was finally released. The publisher had earlier said that they would not be publishing a new one because of legal issues with NCAA. The last release was in 2014. EA settled that issue for $60 million in 2016, paving the way for the game’s return. 

However, along with the excitement and anxiousness around the game, fans are also waiting to see how high of a rating everyone’s favorite team and players received, and so is the case for Nebraska fans. Moreover, the game is also recognized for its players, strategies, and more. One of those players is a wide receiver from Nebraska, whose rating in the game surprised some fans.

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Among the Top-12 ranked Nebraska players, Isaiah Neyor is one of the remarkable performers. Alongside, Neyor’s popularity among the NIL athletes also helped him to get a decent rating in EA college football. Entering the second year of the Matt Rhule era, fans hyped plenty of things around Cornhuskers; one of them is Neyor’s EA rating. According to On3, Neyor got an overall 82 ranking in this video game’s ranking list.

The evolution of Neyor’s rankings vis-à-vis his performances

However, this year, approximately 11,000 football players were eligible to opt into the game based on their track record. Not to surprise, Neyor’s name got the spotlight because of his stellar performance throughout his career, from Lamar High School to Cornhuskers. Not only performance, but his NIL valuation also attracts fans and coaches. Let us tell you more about his value in the marketplace.

Before Nebraska, Neyor played for the Wyoming Cowboys and the Texas Longhorns. During his time with Wyoming, Neyor was named a second-team All-Mountain West Conference in 2021. That season, he scored 878 yards and 12 touchdowns. Along with that, in his freshman year, he recorded eight passes for 248 yards. Besides this, the star athlete participated in the 2021 Famous Idaho Potato Bowl.

In his first season at Texas, he suffered a torn anterior cruciate ligament during preseason training camp. According to On3, currently, he has an On3 NIL Valuation of $197K. Currently, he is preparing for the upcoming challenges in college football so that he can bring more success to Nebraska. Will his performance speak more than his marketplace value? Let’s wait and watch what Nebraska brings this year for their fans and followers.