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Joker Phillips Confirms that Freshman Wide Receiver Nile Daniel will not Qualify

It looks like one of the freshman for this season is not going to be at UK this season.

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Nile Daniel officially did not qualify, Joker Phillips confirms. Was trying to do so with only 6 high school semesters

Here is his player bio from UK Athletics.com:

[B]High School:[/B] Speedy wide receiver has been timed as fast 4.39 seconds in the 40-yard dash … Played wideout, defensive back and returned punts and kickoffs at Griffin (Ga.) High School … Helped Griffin to multiple double-figure win seasons … Team went to the state semifinals in Class AAA as a junior and sophomore, posting 13-1 and 10-4 records, respectively … Griffin posted a 10-2 mark his senior year, going to the second round … Senior stats included 16 receptions for 522 yards, an amazing 32.6 yards per catch, with six touchdowns … Senior year highlighted by a game-winning 95-yard touchdown catch for a 14-13 win over Harris County … Also a threat on special teams as he returned six kicks for touchdowns during his career … Set the school record for punt-return yardage … Coached by Steve Devoursney … “Nile has a lot of upside,” Devoursney said. “He has good speed and will benefit greatly from a college weight program.” … “Nile was our home run hitter,” said offensive coordinator Justin Rogers. “When the other teams brought people into the box, we’d send him deep. He’s also explosive on special teams.” … The No. 62 prospect in Georgia by Rivals.com. … Honor-roll student … Member of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes.

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