NaquezPringle

2016 – Junior

Started in five games
Had a career-high six tackles vs. Georgia Tech in the TaxSlayer Bowl
Earned his first career start vs. Vanderbilt and charted a season-high tying five tackles
Saw his first career action at Florida, ending the game with five tackles and a tackle for loss
Recorded four tackles in the win over South Carolina
Enrolled in January of 2016 after transferring from Itawamba Community College (Miss.)
Named to SEC Academic Honor Roll

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Enrolled in January of 2016 after transferring from Itawamba Community College (Miss.)

2014 and 2015 at Itawamba CC

Had 21 tackles and a tackle for a loss, adding a fumble recovery in 2015 for Itawamba
Totaled 19 tackles, two tackles for a loss, one interception and blocked two kicks as a freshman

High School

Rated as the 25th best defensive tackle and the 31st best prospect in South Carolina by 247sports
ESPN rated him as a three-star recruit, No. 66 at defensive tackle and the 20th best prospect in the state of South Carolina
As a senior at Carvers Bay, had 66 tackles and six sacks, earning invitations to play in the Shrine Bowl of the Carolinas and the 2013 Under Armour All-American Combine
Starred on both sides of the ball for Carvers Bay and after an injury to the starting kicker, stepped up and served as the team’s placekicker
Was coached by Nate Thompson at Carvers Bay who says, “He makes you look good. He works hard. He makes others work hard and makes them believe they can do what they want to do”
Had offers from Clemson and South Carolina out of high school

Personal

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Naquez Says

His nickname is “Quez”
Other than playing in the NFL, his dream job is to be a high school coach and leader in his community
His sports hero is Emmitt Smith because he out-worked his opponent
Most people don’t know he loves to be help young people who want more in life
One word to describe him on the field is “explosive”