A football player wearing a black helmet with red and white accents and a face shield, a white jersey with red and black lettering that says 'Carolina' and a large number 9, standing on the field during a game with a crowd in the background.

NYCK HARBOR

Full Name: Nyckoles “Nyck” Harbor

Date of Birth: July 5, 2005

Age (as of May 2025): 19

Hometown: Washington, D.C.

High School: Archbishop Carroll High School (Washington, D.C.)

Current School: University of South Carolina

Conference: Southeastern Conference (SEC)

Academic Major: Sport and Entertainment Management (publicly reported)

Years at School: Entering 2nd year (Sophomore class standing in 2025)

Transfer History: None

Redshirt Status: Did not redshirt; played as a true freshman

Eligibility Remaining: Three years (2025, 2026, 2027 seasons)

Football player in red jersey with number 8 and helmet, on the field during a game with a crowd in the background.

FootBall Information

Position(s) Played: Wide Receiver

Primary Position: Wide Receiver

Pro Position Projection: WR (X/Z hybrid; offensive weapon)

Jersey Number: #8

Starter or Backup: Rotational/spot starter in 2024; expected full-time starter in 2025

Team Captain Status: Not publicly disclosed

Games Played / Started:

  • 2023: 12 games (0 starts)

  • 2024: 12 games (5 starts)

Injury History: No major injuries reported

Suspensions/Disciplinary Issues: None reported

COACH HISTORY

  • Head Coach: Shane Beamer

    • Offensive Coordinator: Derek Dooley (2024), expected role transition for 2025 staff updates

    • Wide Receivers Coach: Justin Stepp / Shawn Elliott offensive staff adjustments

Physical

Measurements

Height: 6'5"

Weight: 241 lbs

Arm Length: Pending Combine

Hand Size: Pending Combine

Wingspan: Pending Combine

summary

summary

Nyck Harbor is one of the most unique athletes in college football—an Olympic-level sprinter in a 6'5", 241-pound frame with rare acceleration, long-speed, and physical upside at the wide receiver position. A former five-star two-sport phenom, Harbor’s athletic profile is almost unprecedented: a player with track-elite burst, a massive catch radius, and the long-strider ability to erase pursuit angles. In 2024, he flashed significant growth as a route runner and hands-catcher, recording 28 receptions for 412 yards and 4 TDs while continuing to refine technique after transitioning from raw athlete to full-time receiver. His upside is enormous—possibly first-round caliber—if he continues developing footwork, play strength at the top of routes, timing vs. press, and overall fluidity in breaks. With continued refinement and increased volume in 2025, Harbor projects as one of the most athletically gifted WR prospects in the 2026 or 2027 NFL Draft cycles, boasting a ceiling rivaled by very few players in college football.