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Riley Nicholson
- Class:
- Junior
- Hometown:
- Kissimmee, Fla.
- High School:
- Osceola
- Height:
- 6-0
- Weight:
- 237
AS A SOPHOMORE (2016):
* Top linebacker reserve.
• Started the BC game but left early with an injury and missed the next two contests.
AS A FRESHMAN (2015):
• Only true freshman to start on defense - he got the nod at WLB against No. 3 Clemson, No. 16 Florida State, Syracuse and No. 11 UNC
• Led the squad in tackles vs. Syracuse with 9.
• Enrolled at NC State for the 2015 spring semester and participated in spring drills.
IN HIGH SCHOOL:
• Played linebacker and tight end for coach Doug Nichols.
• Team posted a 13-2 record, was Florida 7A state runner-up.
• Senior Stats: Totaled 132 tackles, including 70 solo stops as a senior.
• Junior Stats: Recorded 100 tackles, including 58 solo and 17 tackles for loss and forced six fumbles.
• Rankings: No. 66 middle linebacker nationally in Florida by scout.com. No. 25 inside linebacker by ESPN.com.
• Major: Sport management