Nebraska Transfer WR Gilmer Excited for Opportunity with Huskers

Kwazi Gilmer discusses his decision to join Nebraska, his impressions of the program, and his relationship with former Husker Ceyair Wright.

Mar. 12, 2026 at 1:34pm

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Kwazi Gilmer, a transfer wide receiver from UCLA, recently met with the media to discuss his decision to join the Nebraska football program. Gilmer cited the motivation from the coaching staff and the culture of the team as key factors in his choice to become a Husker. He also shared his memories of playing at Memorial Stadium as an opponent, the differences he's noticed between UCLA and Nebraska, and his early impressions of Nebraska's quarterback Anthony Colandrea. Gilmer also spoke about his close relationship with former Husker defensive back Ceyair Wright, who helped recruit him to Lincoln.

Why it matters

Gilmer's transfer to Nebraska adds an experienced and talented wide receiver to the Huskers' offense. As a former leading receiver at UCLA, his addition provides a boost to Nebraska's passing game and gives quarterback Anthony Colandrea another reliable target. Gilmer's comments also highlight the strong culture and brotherhood within the Nebraska program, which has helped attract top transfer talent like Gilmer to the school.

The details

Gilmer, a junior wide receiver, entered the transfer portal following his sophomore season at UCLA. He said the motivation from the Nebraska coaching staff and the program's culture were key factors in his decision to join the Huskers. Gilmer has prior experience playing at Memorial Stadium, having scored a touchdown there as a freshman when UCLA defeated Nebraska. He noted the passionate fan base and gameday atmosphere as memorable parts of that experience. Gilmer also discussed the differences he's noticed between the cultures at UCLA and Nebraska, highlighting the brotherhood and singular focus on football in Lincoln. Despite the adjustment to a new offensive system, Gilmer expressed confidence in his ability to learn the playbook quickly thanks to his offseason training regimen. He also praised Nebraska quarterback Anthony Colandrea's arm strength and willingness to take shots downfield.

  • Gilmer entered the transfer portal following his sophomore season at UCLA.
  • As a freshman, Gilmer scored a touchdown at Memorial Stadium when UCLA defeated Nebraska 27-20.

The players

Kwazi Gilmer

A junior wide receiver who transferred from UCLA to Nebraska.

Anthony Colandrea

The starting quarterback for the Nebraska Cornhuskers.

Ceyair Wright

A former starting defensive back for the Nebraska Cornhuskers who helped recruit Gilmer to the program.

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What they’re saying

“The motivation from the coaches, how it progressed with them trying to get me out here, and when I saw it, my eyes opened. I knew that this was the place I needed to be.”

— Kwazi Gilmer, Nebraska Wide Receiver

“One thing is the culture here. The culture up here is amazing. Everyone sticks together, we're all brothers, and it's just like, all we got is football up here. I love that. That was one of the main reasons I came up here, because I could only be committed to football.”

— Kwazi Gilmer, Nebraska Wide Receiver

“I'm not going to lie, he's a dog. I've been around a lot of guys- Nico [Iamaleava], he's a dog too. But Anthony throws it up. He's looking to scramble and throw the ball. I haven't been around a lot of quarterbacks who are looking to scramble to throw the ball. His emphasis is just to throw it deep and give us receivers a chance. I love that.”

— Kwazi Gilmer, Nebraska Wide Receiver

What’s next

The Huskers will continue to integrate Gilmer into their offense during spring practices as he looks to build chemistry with quarterback Anthony Colandrea.

The takeaway

Kwazi Gilmer's transfer to Nebraska adds an experienced and talented wide receiver to the Huskers' offense. His comments highlight the strong culture and brotherhood within the Nebraska program, which has helped attract top transfer talent like Gilmer to the school. If Gilmer can quickly adapt to the Huskers' system and develop a strong rapport with quarterback Anthony Colandrea, he could emerge as a key playmaker for Nebraska in 2026.