Aggie Football

 

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Nigel Tomlin


Class:
r-Junior
Height/Weight:
6-0/192
Hometown:
Stanton Island, N.Y.
Position:
Running Back
Previous School:
St. Peter's Boys
   

Comes into camp as the most experienced running back on the Aggies roster, having played two varsity seasons at the Division I FCS level…Has played mostly a backup role to star running back Michael Ferguson during his career…Has shown the potential to be a standout runner during his spring practices…Had an excellent Spring Game in 2008 when he scored a touchdown…Had another outstanding Spring Game in 2009 when he rushed for 43 yards and a touchdown on seven carries…With Ferguson gone, will be in a heated competition for the starting running back position…Has rushed for 281 yards and four touchdowns on 57 carries during his career…SOPHOMORE (2008)…Played in eight games with one start…Rushed for 270 yards and four touchdowns…Also caught eight passes for 32 yards…Made his first start against N.C. Central on Oct. 4 after an injury to Ferguson…Produced by rushing for a career-high 110 yards and two touchdowns on just 13 carries…Ninety-five of his yards came in the second half, including a 1-yard touchdown run that cut N.C. Central’s lead to one…Rushed for 64 yards and a touchdown on six carries at Delaware State on Oct. 18…Also made four catches for 23 yards in the game…Carried the ball 14 times for 69 yards in a 21-20 win over Howard…FRESHMAN (2007): Played in five games with no starts…Made eight rushing attempts on the season for 11 yards…Also made three tackles on the season, all on special teams…Recorded a season-high five carries against Hampton on Sept. 15.