Jack Nickel

Before Miami: Spent first two seasons of career (2022-2023) at Michigan State before transferring to UAB for 2024 season…Saw action in all 12 games in lone season with Blazers, catching one pass totaling six yards….Played on 10 games in 2023 after redshirting 2022 season with Spartans.

High School: Rated four-star prospect by ESPN…Listed as one of top-10 “Y” tight ends in the nation (No. 9) by ESPN…Ranked among best tight ends in country by 247Sports (No. 31) and Rivals (No. 34)…Ranked one of top overall players in the state of Georgia (No. 31 by ESPN.com; No. 63 by both Rivals.com and 247Sports)…Played four seasons on varsity at Milton High School…Helped lead Milton to 13-2 record and berth in Class 7A state title game…Had 35 receptions for 388 yards and seven touchdowns during senior season…Hauled in 22 passes for 299 yards and one TD as junior in 2020 to earn first-team all-state honors from Atlanta Journal-Constitution and Georgia Public Broadcasting, guiding Milton to 11-1 record…Had 27 catches for 337 yards and three TDs in 2019 as sophomore…Started as freshman on 2018 state championship team that went 13-2.