Nile Jackson-Northrup

Class:
Junior
Hometown:
New Castle, Del.
Position:
Wide Receiver
Height:
5-8
Weight:
170
High School:
Wilmington Charter
Major:
Philosophy

AT DELAWARE
Second-year member of the squad as a walk-on transfer from Cheyney (Pa.) University • senior who will add depth in the Blue Hen defensive secondary.

2017 SEASON
Did not see game action in his first year at Delaware.

HIGH SCHOOL
Attended Cab Calloway School of the Arts in Wilmington and competed for the Wilmington Charter football and track & field teams • three-year starter at defensive back and two-year starter at wide receiver for coaches Tyran Rice (a former UD player) and Marvin Hargrove.

PERSONAL
Nile Jackson-Northrup • born Sept. 1, 1996 in West Chester, Pa. • son of Lahoma Jackson • mother is a case worker • has two younger sisters • relatives Reggie Northrup (Florida State) and Reagan Northrup (Iowa State) played college football • philosophy major with a minor in Black American Studies at Delaware • would like to join the Navy following graduation • enjoys painting and working out in his spare time • favorite pro sports team is the NFL Pittsburgh Steelers.