Nebraska got a Valentine’s Day gift from the NCAA on Friday, as offensive lineman Christian Gaylord was granted a sixth year of eligibility.
“I’m excited to announce my waiver to extend my eligibility for the 2020-21 season has been approved by the NCAA. I’m excited to play one more season at the best college football program in the NCAA,” Gaylord tweeted.
Gaylord has largely been a rotational and special teams player for the Huskers, appearing in 33 games over his career. He suffered a season-ending injury in fall camp, thus the application for the waiver.
Gaylord also dealt with the tragic death of his father, Scott, who was killed in a car accident on I-80 last fall.
I’m excited to announce my waiver to extend my eligibility for the 2020-21 season has been approved by the NCAA. I’m excited to play one more season at the best college football program in the NCAA. @HuskerFBNation #HuskerProud #ForMyDad pic.twitter.com/2Wcpae0GdM
— Christian Gaylord (@Big_Chris_65) February 15, 2020
Gaylord is a 2-time Scholar-Athlete Honor Roll member and a 3-time Tom Osborne Citizenship Team honoree.