He arrived at Memorial Stadium Thursday morning in a limo, as fans, cheerleaders, and the Husker marching band greeted him and his family.

It’s story that is touching the hearts of many Nebraskans, and it’s a wish come true for 8-year-old Jack Johnson.

Jack battles a genetic disorder, and through the Make-A-Wish foundation, the youngster has fulfilled his dream of becoming a Nebraska Cornhusker football player.

“It’s a lot of stuff that we were told at a very young age for him was never going to be in his cards,” Jack’s father, Erik, said. “So for him to be able to experience this and understand what is going on is really special for us.”

Jack signed an official letter of intent to play for the Huskers earlier in the week, and on Thursday, he met with coaches, players, and toured Memorial Stadium.

But the experience doesn’t stop there.

On Saturday, he will join his teammates and take part in the tunnel walk tradition when Nebraska battles Maryland at 11 a.m.

“The whole experience has been nothing that you ever imagined,” Erik added.

Jack’s mother, Michelle, echoed the sentiment.

“We lived in Florida for 11 years, and this right here is exactly why we moved back,” she said. “This is the Nebraska way.”

Inside the stadium on Thursday, Jack addressed the media during a special press conference, and got to meet his favorite Husker player, senior wide receiver Jordan Westerkamp.

He was seen wrestling around with his brothers, playing catch with his dad, and signing autographs for adoring fans.

And when 1011 News’ Nicole Griffin asked Jack why he wanted to be a football player, his answer was straight to the point.

“Because I can practice a lot of it at home with my big brother DJ,” he said.