As first reported by Nate Clouse, Keyshawn Johnson Jr. is no longer with the Nebraska football program. Clouse said Johnson Jr. is taking a leave of abscense from the program, but said the door is open for a return next January.
I've confirmed at least on player is no longer part of the #Huskers football team at this point in time. Details: https://t.co/VjBKjDm6Rd pic.twitter.com/AVtH36GuTR
— Nate Clouse (@NateClouse) June 21, 2017
The Omaha World-Herald's Samuel McKewon said he confirmed with Keyshawn Johnson Sr. that his son was leaving the program to "mature", and that he hopes to return in 2018.
Confirmed with Keyshawn Johnson Sr that Keyshawn Johnson Jr is taking a leave of absence from Nebraska to "mature." Hopes to return in 2018.
— Samuel McKewon (@swmckewonOWH) June 21, 2017
Keyshawn Sr described the decision a joint decision between he, Mike Riley and Nebraska's athletic department.
— Samuel McKewon (@swmckewonOWH) June 21, 2017
