Nikhil Jefferson

The Jefferson File
• Rated a three-star prospect by On3, 247Sports and Rivals
• Ranked the No. 31 defensive lineman in the class by Rivals and one of the top 300 players in Florida by On3
• Made 42 tackles with 12 for loss, four sacks and eight quarterback hurries as a senior at Berkeley Prep
• Recorded 19 tackles, four for loss, as a junior
• Also played offensive line during prep career
• Competed as a thrower on the track and field team
• District champion in shot put and discus as a junior
• Owns a personal best over 53 feet in the shot put
• Played at Berekely Prep for coach Dominick Ciao
• Chose Vandy over offers from Louisville, Rutgers and Tulane
• Son of Lakeya and Nakio Jefferson
• Has four siblings – Davio, Raziel, Djimon and Na’im
• Writes poetry and enjoyed watching anime and playing spades