Nebraska adds 8-year-old Jack Johnson to roster through Make-A-Wish Nebraska

Nebraska added a player to its football roster on Thursday when 8-year-old Jack Johnson joined the team through Make-A-Wish Nebraska.

Johnson, who was diagnosed with Menkes disease, a genetic disorder, will participate in pregame activities on Saturday and spend time on the field as the Cornhuskers take on Maryland. He held his first news conference as a member of the Cornhuskers on Thursday.

Jack's locker is ready to go.

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— Nebraska Football (@HuskerFBNation) November 17, 2016

Johnson got his own locker in Nebraska’s locker room, too, and he met wide receiver Jordan Westerkamp.