University of Massachusets Athletics

2015 Football Roster

Shakur Nesmith
Jersey Number 19

Shakur Nesmith

  • Height:
    6-5
  • Weight:
    205
  • Class:
    Redshirt Sophomore
  • Hometown:
    Philadelphia, Pa.
  • High School:
    Imhotep HS
2015:

· Appeared in nine games, starting five

· Finished with 15 receptions for 204 yards and three touchdowns

· Ranked No. 2 on the team with 13.6 ypc

· Reeled in three passes for 88 yards and a score against Notre Dame

· Tied a career high with four catches for 35 yards and a touchdown vs. Toledo

2014: · Appeared in 10 games

· Recorded 105 receiving yards on seven receptions with one touchdown

· Scored on a 15-yard reception at Toledo

2013: · Started the only game he played in during the season

· Recorded two catches for 14 yards against Wisconsin

· Was injured against the Badgers and missed the remainder of the season

High School:

· Helped Imhotep capture back-to-back PIAA Class AA State Championships

· Rated a three-star recruit according to 247Sports.com

· Selected to the 2012 Philadelphia Eagles City All-Star Football Classic

· Also played basketball and ran track in high school

· Won the 100-meter dash and led the 4x100-meter relay team to a first place finish at the 2012 District 12 Championship Meet

· Helped the Imhotep basketball team to the 2012 PIAA Class AA State Championship

Personal:

• Majoring in legal studies

Career Highs:

Receptions: 4, vs. Toledo (10/24/15)

Receiving Yards: 88, at Notre Dame (9/26/15)

Touchdown Receptions: 1, 3x, last vs. Toledo (10/24/15)

Longest Reception: 56, at Notre Dame(9/26/15)

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