Nigel Gay

Class:
Junior
Position:
Defensive Back
Height:
5-10
Weight:
190
Hometown:
Kernersville, N.C.
High School:
East Forsyth HS
Previous School:
Catawba

AS A SOPHOMORE AT CATAWBA (2025): Played in all 11 games … Logged 46 tackles (34 solo), including 2-1/2 tackles for loss … Also tallied 11 pass break-ups … Amassed a season-best five tackles in three outings, while registering two or more pass break-ups against four opponents … Registered a pair of tackles and two pass break-ups against Wingate … Also tallied four stops and two pass break-ups against Tusculum.

AS A FRESHMAN AT CATAWBA (2024): Played in 10 games … Logged 15 tackles (12 solo) to go along with one pass break-up, one forced fumble and a fumble recovery … Registered an assist on a tackle in his collegiate debut against Davidson … Recovered a fumble and broke up a pass in the win over UVa.-Wise … Matched a season-high with three tackles against Wingate, while also adding a forced fumble.

HIGH SCHOOL: An all-region performer for coach Todd Willert at East Forsyth High School … Amassed 39 tackles (34 solo) as a prep senior … Added an interception, four pass break-ups one forced fumble and a blocked field goal … Registered 34 tackles (28 solo) as a junior, including a tackle for loss … Also tallied a pair of interceptions.

PERSONAL: The son of Yasmin and Yasin Gay … Has a younger sister, Alani … Maintained a 3.6 cumulative grade point average at East Forsyth High School … A psychology major at Mercer.