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