Nebraska’s quarterback picture got a little more full for the next couple years.

Tulane quarterback Tanner Lee was granted an extra year of eligibility after appealing to the NCAA. Lee transferred after the Green Wave hired Willie Fritz, who prefers a running-style quarterback.

“He’ll sit out this year and play two,” Head coach Mike Riley said. “Thats’ a great thing. We feel good about the picture at present, and looking into the future, that’s a pretty good thing.”

Lee will join the quarterback competition next spring that is also expected to involve AJ Bush, Patrick O’Brien and 2017 Husker QB commit Tristan Gebbia, who will enroll early.

Lee would be the most experienced quarterback of that group, having started 19 games over two seasons at Tulane. During his sophomore season in 2015, Lee started nine games and threw for 1,639 yards and 11 touchdowns, while completing 52 percent of his passes. He set freshman passing records in 2014, completing 185-of-336 passes for 1,962 yards and 12 touchdowns.

Riley said he has been impressed with Lee’s ability so far in camp.

“One of the most valuable components, and if you haven’t noticed it, you’ll see it when you watch for it, he gets rid of the football quickly,” Riley said. “That ability eliminates a lot of problems.”

Earlier this week, offensive coordinator Danny Langsdorf said Lee has settled in during the little work that he has gotten during fall camp and over the summer.

“He looks like a veteran guy who has played three years of college football,” Langsdorf said. “He just steps in the huddle. He’s really a sharp guy and has had no problem picking things up. He doesn’t look like a young guy. He’s a new guy to our team, but he looks like a veteran. I’m really excited about him going forward.”