They've Built This": Nebraska commit Barrett Kitrell carries on family football legacy

Nebraska’s 2027 football commitment Barrett Kitrell is continuing a family legacy built around college football. The 6-foot-4, 270-pound offensive lineman from Ashland-Greenwood High School is the youngest of five brothers, all of whom played Division I football. Their father, Barry Kitrell, played fullback at Nebraska from 1984 to 1988. The family’s approach emphasizes constant competition at home; the article describes the brothers playing frequent backyard games near the high school, starting “in the front yard.” After previous brothers advanced to schools including Tulsa, Nebraska, and Ohio, Barrett is preparing to join Nebraska as a Husker. He said the program felt like home and highlighted the early relationship he built with new offensive line coach Geep Wade. He also acknowledged the family history but focused on the resources and player-development environment.