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Nile Daniel - Football - University of Kentucky Athletics 6

NileDaniel

  • height 6-1
  • Weight 185
  • class Freshman
  • High school Griffin

High School: Speedy wide receiver has been timed as fast 4.39 seconds in the 40-yard dash … Played wideout, defensive back and returned punts and kickoffs at Griffin (Ga.) High School … Helped Griffin to multiple double-figure win seasons … Team went to the state semifinals in Class AAA as a junior and sophomore, posting 13-1 and 10-4 records, respectively … Griffin posted a 10-2 mark his senior year, going to the second round … Senior stats included 16 receptions for 522 yards, an amazing 32.6 yards per catch, with six touchdowns … Senior year highlighted by a game-winning 95-yard touchdown catch for a 14-13 win over Harris County … Also a threat on special teams as he returned six kicks for touchdowns during his career … Set the school record for punt-return yardage … Coached by Steve Devoursney … “Nile has a lot of upside,” Devoursney said. “He has good speed and will benefit greatly from a college weight program.” … “Nile was our home run hitter,” said offensive coordinator Justin Rogers. “When the other teams brought people into the box, we’d send him deep. He’s also explosive on special teams.” … The No. 62 prospect in Georgia by Rivals.com. … Honor-roll student … Member of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes.

Personal: Born in Griffin, Ga. … Grandson of Amey Mangham … Considering a major in business.

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