Nasir Addison

2024 – Sophomore • Saw action in all 12 games and totaled nine tackles and a PBU • Got a career-high three tackles and his first career PBU vs. Tennessee 2023 – Freshman • Saw action in eight games and had six tackles and a fumble recovery • Saw his first collegiate action vs. Akron and got one tackle • Recovered a muffed Alabama punt in the first quarter to help set up the Cats’ first touchdown and had one tackle • Charted a career-best two tackles in the Gator Bowl vs. Clemson High School • Rated a three-star recruit by Rivals and 247Sports and the No. 24 player in New Jersey • On3.com has him as a three-star and a Top 200 defensive back nationally • Helped lead the Blue Knights to an 8-3 record as a senior, playing at cornerback and wide receiver • Totaled 47 tackles and had two interception returns for a touchdown • Offensively, had 15 catches for 421 yards and five touchdowns • Named to the 2022 Jersey Sports Zone All-Zone Football Team • Helped Irvington capture the North, Group 4 title in the NJSIAA Rothman Orthopaedics Football Championships in 2021 • Coached by Ashley Pierre • Also participated on the track team • Chose UK over Maryland, Ole Miss and Florida State Personal • Born in Newark, New Jersey • Son of Ameenah Poole and Hekim Addison • Siblings are Kiabi Addison, Mekhi Addison, Zayd Poole and Imani Heartly • Major is undecided Nasir Says • His nickname is “Nas” or “Addy” • He chose Kentucky because everyone made him feel wanted • One word to describe him on the field is “general” • After his football career he wants to be a race car driver or actor • Hobbies are cooking, writing poetry, video games and sight seeing