Rashaan Melvin, a former college and NFL cornerback, is in his first season at Nebraska in 2024. Melvin serves as an analyst with the Huskers.
Melvin came to Nebraska after a long playing career. He played for Northern Illinois from 2008 to 2012, starting every game his junior and senior years. In 2013, Melvin signed with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers as an undrafted free agent.
The Baltimore Ravens signed Melvin in 2014, where he appeared in his first career playoff game. With Melvin recording seven combined tackles, the Ravens defeated the Steelers 30–17 in the AFC Wildcard Game.
Melvin’s most recent NFL stint came with the Carolina Panthers, where he played one season under Coach Matt Rhule before announcing his retirement in July of 2022.