Tahveon Nicholson Explained

Tahveon Nicholson
School:Louisville Cardinals
Currentnumber:3
Currentposition:Cornerback
Class:Junior
Major:General Studies
Birth Date:31 January 2000
Heightft:5
Heightin:11
Weight Lb:180
Highschool:Riverside (Jacksonville, Florida)
Pastschools:
Espn:4613036

Tahveon Nicholson (born January 31, 2000) is an American football cornerback for the Louisville Cardinals. He previously played for the Illinois Fighting Illini.

Early life and high school

Nicholson attended high school at Riverside. Coming out of high school, Nicholson was rated as a three-star recruit where he decided to commit to play college football for the Illinois Fighting Illini.[1] [2]

College career

Illinois

In the 2021 season, Nicholson had two starts on the year where he made 11 tackles and two pass deflections.[3] Nicholson entered the 2022 season as a starter for the Fighting Illini.[4] In the 2022 season, Nicholson recorded his first career interception against Wisconsin.[5] Nicholson's 2022 season was shortened to just ten games after suffering a wrist injury versus Michigan State.[6] [7] In the 2022 season, Nicholson started ten games where he had 19 tackles with one being for a loss, six pass deflections, an interception, and a forced fumble.[8] During the 2023 season, Nicholson totaled 36 tackles with two going for a loss, six pass deflections, a fumble recovery, and two forced fumbles.[9] After the conclusion of the 2023 season, Nicholson decided to enter the NCAA transfer portal.[10] [11]

Nicholson finished his career with the Fighting Illini with 66 tackles 14 pass deflections, an interception, and three forced fumbles.[12]

Louisville

On December 9, 2023, Nicholson originally decided to transfer to play for the Ole Miss Rebels.[13] [14] However, he flipped his commitment to play for the Louisville Cardinals.[15] [16]

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Notes and References

  1. Stevens . Matthew . Two-Star 2020 Prep School Athlete Tahveon Nicholson Signs With Illni . Sports Illustrated . 5 February 2020 . 29 January 2024.
  2. Web site: Cunningham . Kevin . Class of 2020 athlete, defensive back from Florida commits, signs with Illinois . Saturday Tradition . 5 February 2020 . 29 January 2024.
  3. Web site: Bement . Brice . Taz Nicholson ready for 'big opportunity' with Illini . WCIA.com . 18 August 2022 . 29 January 2024.
  4. Web site: Kimball . Anderson . Watch now: Illinois' Tahveon Nicholson's scrappiness has earned him a place in secondary . The Pantagraph . 13 August 2022 . 29 January 2024.
  5. Web site: Olson . Andy . Former Illini DB Nicholson transfers to Ole Miss . WCIA.com . 10 December 2023 . 29 January 2024.
  6. Web site: Kimball . Anderson . After learning the ropes, it's Taz Nicholson's turn to lead Illinois Secondary . The Pantagraph . April 2023 . 29 January 2024.
  7. Web site: Kimball . Anderson . Illinois corner Taz Nicholson to miss remainder of season . The Pantagraph . 15 November 2022 . 29 January 2024.
  8. McGavic . Matthew . Louisville Flips Illinois Transfer CB Tahveon Nicholson from Ole Miss . Sports Illustrated . 17 January 2024 . 29 January 2024.
  9. Web site: Farner . Keith . Taz Nicholson, Illinois transfer DB, announces SEC commitment . Saturday Down South . 9 December 2023 . 29 January 2024.
  10. Web site: Cowell . Noah . Illinois' Tahveon Nicholson enters transfer portal . The Champaign Room . 4 December 2023 . 29 January 2024.
  11. Web site: Werner . Jeremy . Illini DB Tahveon Nicholson enters transfer portal . 247Sports . 29 January 2024.
  12. Web site: Samra . Steve . Ole Miss lands transfer commitment from former Illinois DB Tahveon Nicholson . On3.com . 9 December 2023 . 29 January 2024.
  13. Gillespie . John Macon . Ole Miss Rebels Land Commitment From Illinois Transfer Portal DB Tahveon Nicholson . Sports Illustrated . 9 December 2023 . 29 January 2024.
  14. Web site: Moreth . Zach . Illinois transfer defensive back Taz Nicholson commits to Ole Miss . The Rebel Walk . 9 December 2023 . 29 January 2024.
  15. Web site: Vessells . Chandler . Louisville flips Ole Miss transfer DB commit Tahveon Nicholson . On3.com . 18 January 2024 . 29 January 2024.
  16. Web site: Eckert . David . Ole Miss football loses another commitment to Louisville in corner Tahveon Nicholson . The Clarion-Ledger . 17 January 2024 . 29 January 2024.