Nhyre Quinerly

Height:
5-11
Weight:
180
Class:
Freshman
Hometown:
Norfolk, Va.
High School:
Lake Taylor
Major:
Exercise Physiology

Officially enrolled early at ECU in January of 2015 and participated in spring drills, thus signed a grant-in-aid with the program instead of a letter-of-intent (per NCAA policy) ... Opened spring campaign by booking four stops in first scrimmage (March 28) and closed action by recording one tackle and an interception during Purple-Gold Game on April 18.

High School: A key performer on Lake Taylor's 15-0 state championship team under head coach Hank Sawyer in 2014 ... Earned First-Team Class 4A All-State accolades as both a receiver and defensive back during junior and senior seasons ... Also selected as the state of Virginia's Defensive Player-of-the-Year in 2014, and additionally, was a two-time conference MVP (2013, 2014) ... A four-year letterman who served as a team captain as a senior ... Recorded eight receptions for 97 yards, logged seven tackles and added an 82-yard punt return for a touchdown against Salem in the state championship game ... Other contest of note came against Hanover during junior campaign where he passed and rushed for a touchdown, and was on receiving end of another score ... Posted 56 tackles, 24 pass breakups and four interceptions as a sophomore to help lead Lake Taylor to another perfect 15-0 mark and state title in 2012 ... Was an all-region choice in the defensive backfield during sophomore campaign ... Ranked as the No. 34 overall prospect and No. 3 defensive back in the state of Virginia by Scout.com ... Also held ranks of 14th (regionally) and 55th nationally at position by Scout.com ... Rated No. 2 among secondary personnel in Virginia (56th nationally) according to MaxPreps.com ... Reportedly received other offers from Penn State and Wisconsin ... Also lettered in baseball ... Strong academic performer with a No. 25 class standing and selection to Lake Taylor's Honor Roll all four years.

Personal: Full name is Nhyre Quinerly ... Born April 23, 1997 at Norfolk, Va. ... Son of John and Nikosha Quinerly ... Father John lettered as a running back at Maury High School and Norfolk State, and serves as an assistant football coach at Lake Taylor High School ... Lists playing video games as hobby of choice ... A health fitness specialist major.