#29 Nicos Chavis Sophmore DB Social Circle, GA/ Lakeside At Delaware: 2004: Talented defender with outstanding size and who will once again be a key member of the Delaware defensive secondary...smart and versatile performer who can play free safety, strong safety, and cornerback...projected as top backup at free safety behind Dave Camburn and at strong safety behind Kyle Campbell entering the season...one of three Georgia natives in UD secondary along with starters Kyle Campbell and Sidney Haugabrook....recorded one tackle in spring game... 2003: One of just four true freshmen to see action, joining defensive back Rashaad Woodard, linebacker KeiAndre Hepburn, and defensive tackle Bubba Jespersen...appeared in 13 games and started at cornerback in wins over Rhode Island, Navy, and Maine...sat out contests vs. West Chester, Hofstra, and William & Mary while recovering from a bout of mononucleosis...recorded 16 tackles on the season, including 11 solo stops, and broke up one pass...enjoyed best game vs. Maine when he recorded eight tackles, including six solo stops, in the overtime victory...also had three tackles in win over Navy... High School Honors: Versatile and speedy defensive back and kick returner at Lakeside High School under head coach Bill Harris...four-year varsity standout who was named team's Most Valuable Defensive Back three times...named to All-Southeast Region team as a senior and was a two-time All-DeKalb County selection...three-time DeKalb Touchdown Club Player of the Month...named to DeKalb/Rockdale County Super 11 team as a junior...intercepted 19 passes in his career...scored five touchdowns off interceptions and kick returns as a sophomore...had five interceptions as a freshman in 1999, six in 2000, five in 2001, and three in 2002...posted 54 tackles as a junior and 44 as a senior...also ran sprints and relays in track..turned down several I-A offers to attend Delaware... Personal: Nicos Diaz Chavis (pronounced "neekos chay-vus")...son of Diaz and Katherine Chavis...electrical engineering major at Delaware...father is a civil engineer...both parents are graduates of South Carolina State...father ran track in college...uncle, Reggie Pleasant, was a former National Football League player.     Copyright, © 2004, University of Delaware. All rights reserved. Please direct Athletics questions to the Athletics Media Relations office. Blue Hen Teams Baseball W-Basketball M-Basketball W-Rowing W-Cross Country M-Cross Country Field Hockey Football Golf W-Indoor Track M-Indoor Track W-Lacrosse M-Lacrosse W-Outdoor Track M-Outdoor Track W-Soccer M-Soccer Softball W-Swimming M-Swimming W-Tennis M-Tennis Volleyball    Return to Football Home Page