Ross Dzuris

Ross Dzuris was a breakthrough player for the Nebraska defense in 2015. Dzuris did not play in a game in his first three seasons in the program, but became a regular at defensive end in 2015, and led the team in tackles for loss.Dzuris’ emergence was critical for a defensive line that was crippled by injuries in 2015. He returns for his senior season as one of two defensive ends with extensive experience, joining sophomore Freedom Akinmoladun. The 6-3, 255-pound Dzuris originally joined the program as a walk-on, but earned a scholarship prior to his junior season. He is on track to earn his degree in business administration in December.

Dzuris was recruited from Plattsmouth (Plattsmouth, NE) class of 2012.

Omaha Sports Insider One-On-One with Ross Dzuris

Ross Dzuris is hoping to make an impact on the football field this fall. His 2015 headshot is already changing the game.

Ross Dzuris: 'We made them pretty uncomfortable'

Dzuris did not play his first three seasons in the program, but became a regular at defensive end in 2015 and led the team in tackles for loss with nine. Saturday against Fresno State, Dzuris had a career-high two sacks and three tackles for loss. He originally joined the program as a walk-on, but earned a scholarship before his junior season.

Ross Dzuris Press Conference Quotes

Nebraska's only married football player on this year's team was one of the last to leave the locker room Saturday after the Huskers' 28-7 win over Maryland. Ross Dzuris declined a handful of requests for