2013 Football Roster
Muhammad, Nigel
Jersey Number 54
Nigel Muhammad
- Position:
- LB
- Height:
- 6-0
- Weight:
- 230
- Class:
- Senior
- Hometown:
- Cincinnati, Ohio
- High School:
- St. Xavier
- Major:
- Behavioral Neuroscience
Bio
Why Lehigh? “Lehigh was a no-brainer for me because it was the best of both worlds, academically and athletically. When visiting the campus I felt like it was a place where I could strive not only as a student-athlete but as a person as well.”
On the Lehigh student-athlete experience: “It means to be regarded as a phenomenal student and a great athlete that excels in both aspects.”
As a junior (2012): Started all 11 games at outside linebacker… second team All-Patriot League selection… led Mountain Hawks with 10.5 tackles for loss… ranked third on team with 76 tackles… ranked third on Mountain Hawks with 5.5 sacks… monster game with 12 tackles, 4.5 TFL and two sacks in win over Princeton (9/15)… made 11 tackles and forced a fumble in win at CCSU (9/8).As a sophomore (2011): Saw time in 12 games… made four tackles.
As a freshman (2010): Appeared in three games.
In high school: First Team All-Greater Catholic League … First Team All-City … honorable mention All-State … member of National Honor Society and Foreign Language Society … member of Student Council, Adventure Club and Health Career Pathways.
CAREER STATISTICS (DEFENSE)
Tackles
Year G UA A Tot Sacks Int Yds.
2010 3 0 0 0 0 0 0
2011 12 3 1 4 0 0 0
2011 12 3 1 4 0 0 0
2012 11 34 42 76 5.5 0 0
Total 26 37 43 80 5.5 0 0
Total 26 37 43 80 5.5 0 0
Personal: Son of Betina and Mouhcine … Brothers: Marwan and Ziyad, Sister: Yusra
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