Nigel Maynard
Nigel Maynard is a three-star recruit from Murfreesboro, TN, out of Stewarts Creek (No. 1,281 in the 2024 class) who has not played in Pittsburgh's 9 games this season.
Where Maynard comes from
- Murfreesboro, TN
- Stewarts Creek
- Stewarts Creek is about 450 miles from Acrisure Stadium
- Three-star, No. 1,281 in the 2024 class.
- On the Pittsburgh roster since 2024
Where Maynard fits
Pittsburgh lists 18 defensive backs this season.
Pittsburgh defensive backs with a game this season
Pittsburgh is 6-3. Next: vs Florida State, Fri Nov 13.
Similar players
Same class and position
Also from Murfreesboro, TN
Where to follow
Splits
Home and road splits, scheme and staff
Supporting cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Pat Narduzzi
Pass share
49.1%
315 pass / 326 run
Plays / game
71.2
9 games
Team sack rate
2.6%
345 dropbacks · PBP
Scheme: Balanced.
Awards
A three-star recruit at defensive back for Pittsburgh -- now projected as a quality contributor in the secondary.
No college stat recorded yet. Here's what we know.
Grades highest in speed and play recognition.
Pittsburgh has produced 6 All-Conference defensive backs. 9 have gone on to the NFL Draft since 2018. M.J. Devonshire went on to the NFL out of this room (2024).
Three seasons at Pittsburgh
- 2026 Pittsburgh NarduzziYear 3 · Games –
- 2025 Pittsburgh NarduzziYear 2 · Games –
- 2024 Pittsburgh NarduzziYear 1 · Games –
- High school Stewarts CreekSmyrna, TN · Class of 2024Three-star, No. 1,281 in the 2024 class. Signed with Pittsburgh.
2024
- Signed with PittsburghThree-star, out of Stewarts Creek
Coaching lineage · 2024–2026
1 coachPlayed every college season under Pat Narduzzi.