Josh Nicks

Position:
FB
Height:
6-1
Weight:
240
Class:
Senior
Hometown:
Union City, Tenn.
High School:
Union City

Last updated July 26, 2013

2012: Suffered a season-ending injury on the opening kickoff of the season at Central Michigan (8/30).

2011: Played in 11 games, mainly on special teams...Ran the ball four times for 11 yards...Scored his first career rushing touchdown on a 3-yard run vs. Central Methodist (11/5)...Had a season-high two rushes for six yards at Purdue (9/17)...Added five tackles on special teams, including two at both Eastern Kentucky (10/15) and UT Martin (10/29).

2010: Saw action in 12 games...Rushed for three yards on three carries...Registered three tackles on special teams...Had all of his rushing yards and carries vs. Southwest Baptist (11/6).

Prep: Played fullback and linebacker at Union City High School, where he garnered All-Region and All-State accolades...Earned multiple Most Valuable Player honors (district, county)...Finished his prep career ranked second on the school’s all-time rushing and touchdown lists...Broke a state record for most carries in a game with 47...Broke a single-game school record with six touchdowns...Rushed for 1,682 yards and 35 touchdowns as a senior.