Following his father’s footsteps, Ian Flynt became the fifth commitment and third Texan to commit to the Corhusker’s class of 2024. The 4-star tight end is 6 feet 4 inches tall, weighing 245 pounds. His decision to join Nebraska marks a significant moment in his athletic journey and his family history with the team.

Ian’s skills help him to be on the 61st rank in Texas and 29th nationally among tight ends for 2024. He has averaged 18.4 yards per catch and scored a few touchdowns, unveiling his strong game plan and potential. His size and adaptability make him a great fit for Nebraska.

Flynt family with a passion for sport

Ian is among the lucky ones who have a very strong sporting family background. The Flynt family has four members, each sharing a great interest in sports. His father, Darren Flynt, his mother, Dagmar Pesakova, and his only sister, Amelia Flynt.

Darren started his track career at Nebraska and was on the Husker track team in 1994, where he set a national record in the hammer throw. He was quite a popular player like his son in those days. He completed his career at Azusa Pacific.

Dagmar Pesakova almost made her Olympics debut in 1996 by setting a NAIA national record in the discus throw. She had a remarkable career as a thrower in the 1990s after coming from the Czech Republic.

While Amelia moved to Nebraska in January 2023 after her first year at Cal-Berkeley. She set her first freshman record in the shot put (54′ 2.75″), which was the second-best in the program’s history. She finished eighth in the shot put (52′ 1.25″) at the Big Ten Indoor Championships in 2023.

Nebraska is a tradition for the Flynt family

No wonder that Flynt excelled in track and field. His parents were track and field athletes. They both attended Nebraska and got to know each other while they were students in Lincoln before both of them transferred to Azusa Pacific to take on their track careers. 

Darren Flynt and his daughter, Amelia, both have played for Nebraska in the past, which will help Ian and make his paths easier. Their familiarity with the team’s ethics will provide Ian with valuable insights and support.

Ian’s decision to join Nebraska was not a tough choice for him because of his family’s connections with the team. Other aspects also helped Flynt to shake hands with Corhusker’s which included well-managed staff and the positive attitude of coaches and teammates.