Nebraska football’s defensive back alums had a successful week of NFL draft preparation.
The Huskers’ DeShon Singleton and Ceyair Wright participated in the annual Senior Bowl on Saturday in Mobile, Ala. Singleton competed for the National team, securing an interception and making four tackles. Wright participated as a late addition to the American roster but did not record an in-game statistic.
Singleton followed up a solid week of practices by grabbing an interception off of LSU quarterback and Senior Bowl MVP Garrett Nussmeier in the first half. The former Tiger’s throw went off a tight end’s hands, gifting Singleton the pick.
Nussmeier has looked great today but throws an unfortunate interception here as the ball goes through his tight end’s hands.
Nebraska’s Deshon Singleton comes down with the int.
— The Goal Line Grind (@theGLgrind) January 31, 2026
Singleton made some noise for himself during the week of practices, as scouts and analysts noted his ability to run downhill and make tackles in space from his safety position. Singleton also raised eyebrows with his ability in coverage in one-on-one drills.
The practice tape matches the 6-3, 205-pound defensive back’s best attributes with the Cornhuskers. Singleton finished his four-year stint with the Big Red totaling 163 total tackles, 7.5 tackles for loss, a sack, eight pass breakups, and three interceptions. In his final two seasons, he started in 25 of 26 possible games, missing only the 2025 Las Vegas Bowl loss to Utah due to surgery from a previous injury.
The 2025 All-Big Ten honorable mention nod was a standout in Nebraska’s defensive backfield. In the Huskers’ win over Michigan State this past October, Singleton earned conference Defensive Player of the Week honors after registering six tackles and two interceptions.
RB Kaytron Allen with the nice cut and burst through the hole, followed by SAF Deshon Singleton flying downhill to make the tackle. Fun rep! pic.twitter.com/RrUhRVdBaD
— Brandyn Pokrass (@BPok24) January 29, 2026
Moving onto 1-on-1s for the National Team:
-Nebraska’s Deshon Singleton does a great job staying in the hip pocket of the WR down the field. Good coverage!
-Good battle between UNC’s Thaddeus Dixon and Texas Tech WR Caleb Douglas. Love the break on the ball by the CB.
-TCU’s DJ… pic.twitter.com/0z9j2FHjll
— Brandyn Pokrass (@BPok24) January 29, 2026
Cornerback Ceyair Wright saw limited reps in Saturday’s game after accepting a late invite just hours before kickoff. But a week earlier, the California native impressed during his time in the East-West Shrine Bowl game. Wright was a standout at practices in Texas, routinely undercutting routes for pass breakups and interceptions while reportedly “soaring up draft boards.”
Wright forced a turnover on downs in the first half of the Senior Bowl, cutting off a 4th-and-five out route to the sideline. The in-game rep followed Wright’s practice film from the prior two weeks, as the former Husker was glued to receivers throughout one-on-one drills and routinely created pass breakups.
The 6-foot, 180-pound cornerback from Los Angeles began his college football career at USC before joining Nebraska in 2024. After starting 15 games as a Trojan, Wright immediately made an impact with the Blackshirts, playing in all 13 games as a junior in 2024 with eight starts and setting career highs with 39 tackles, a tackle for loss, a sack, two interceptions, and six pass breakups. Wright continued his success into his senior season, earning honorable mention All-Big Ten honors while recording a team-high five pass breakups for a Nebraska secondary that ranked third nationally in pass defense.
Ceyair Wright vs a 4th and 5 from Cole Payton. Not a chance pic.twitter.com/nZZWaGli5o
— Jim in MN (@HuskersMN) January 31, 2026
The WR-CB 1-on-1s are set up for the CB to lose with so much space.
Always impressive win a CB wins a rep. Nebraska’s Ceyair Wright with tight coverage and a PBU. Plays through the hands of the WR. pic.twitter.com/9JPE7fZUuj
— Blaine Grisak 💠(@bgrisakTST) January 24, 2026
Singleton is rated by some draft analysts as a top-10 safety pick, projected as a mid- to late-round pick. Wright has been listed as a potential Day Three selection.
The two defensive backs are among several Huskers working to earn an NFL draft selection, with running back Emmett Johnson, receiver Dane Key, and offensive lineman Turner Corcoran, among others, receiving some pre-draft buzz.
The 2026 NFL draft takes place April 23-25 in Pittsburgh.
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