Jaiden Nesbit

AS A REDSHIRT FRESHMAN (2024): Saw action in all 11 games ... Honorable Mention All-MEC ... Recorded 58 total tackles with 40 solo and 18 assisted tackles ... Registered one tackle for a loss of 14 yards ... Tallied one sack for 13 yards ... Secured one interception returned for a 47-yard touchdown ... Season-high 14 tackles against Fairmont St. ... Season-high eight tackles in win over Wheeling ... Recorded seven tackles, a tackle for loss, and a sack in win over West Liberty ... Intercepted a pass and scored a touchdown in win against West Va. Wesleyan. AS A FRESHMAN (2023): Redshirted ... Saw action in two games. HIGH SCHOOL: Prepped at Havelock High School for coach Allen Wooten ... Three year letterman ... As a senior, was named All-Conference and All-Region ... Helped lead team to a 9-3 record and the 2nd round of the state playoffs ... Registered 136 tackles, 7 QB hurries, 4 forced fumbles, and 3 fumble recoveries ... As a junior, was named All-Region after logging 125 tackles, 3 forced fumbles, and 2 QB hurries ... Also lettered three years in basketball and track & field, and one year in baseball ... Member of the Principal's List, Beta Club, Student Council, National Honor Society, and the National Society of High School Scholars. PERSONAL: Son of Anthony and Kaye Nesbit ... Maintained a 4.05 GPA at Havelock High School ... Lists Russell Westbrook as his idol ... Hobbies include video games and watching shows ... Favorite movie is Friday and favorite sports team is the Seattle Seahawks ... Favorite food is mac and cheese ... Plans to major in biology/pre-med at UNCP.