Nick Muse

Nick Muse (born November 25, 1998) is an American football tight end for the Minnesota Vikings of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at the College of William & Mary before transferring to the University of South Carolina.

Nick Muse
Minnesota Vikings
Position:Tight end
Personal information
Height:6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Weight:249 lb (113 kg)
Career information
High school:South Point
(Belmont, North Carolina)
College:William & Mary (2017–2018)
South Carolina (2019–2021)
NFL Draft:2022 / Round: 7 / Pick: 227
Career history
Roster status:Unsigned draft pick
Career highlights and awards
  • Third team All-CAA (2018)
Career NFL statistics
Player stats at NFL.com

College career

Muse began his college career at William & Mary. As a freshman, he caught four passes for 55 yards and one touchdown.[1] Muse was named third team All-Colonial Athletic Association as a sophomore after finishing the season with 30 receptions for 453 yards and one touchdown. After the season, he transferred to South Carolina.[2]

Muse caught 17 passes for 158 yards in his first season with the Gamecocks.[3] As a senior, he had 30 receptions for 425 yards and one touchdown.[4] Muse decided to utilize the extra year of eligibility granted to college athletes who played in the 2020 season due to the coronavirus pandemic and return to South Carolina for a third season.[5] He caught 20 passes for 222 yards with two touchdowns in his final season.[6]

Professional career

Muse was selected in the seventh round of the 2022 NFL Draft by the Minnesota Vikings.[7]

Personal life

Nick's brother is Tanner Muse, former Clemson and Las Vegas Raiders linebacker, who currently plays for the Seattle Seahawks.

References
  1. McGranahan, Hale (June 22, 2019). "Gamecocks land transfer tight end". 247Sports.com. Retrieved April 30, 2022.
  2. "Younger brother of Clemson defensive standout transferring to Gamecocks". The Post and Courier. June 24, 2019. Retrieved April 30, 2022.
  3. "Zanders' play earns praise, Muse has a career day". The Gaston Gazette. October 13, 2020. Retrieved April 30, 2022.
  4. "Nick Muse expects big senior season with Gamecocks football". The State. March 26, 2021. Retrieved April 30, 2022.
  5. Uva, Mike (January 4, 2021). "Sources: Gamecocks' TE Nick Muse will return next season". WACH.com. Retrieved April 30, 2022.
  6. "Vikings grab TE Muse in final round of NFL draft". Bally Sports North. April 30, 2022. Retrieved April 30, 2022.
  7. "Vikings seventh-round pick Nick Muse could have shades of Jamarca Sanford". Star Tribune. April 30, 2022. Retrieved April 30, 2022.
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