Nick North

Ht./Wt.:
6-1 / 200
Position:
DB
Hometown:
Hollywood, Fla.
High School:
McArthur

2013 Sophomore: Member of UI squad.

2012 Redshirt Freshman: Played in one game on the season ... Made his Illini debut against Charleston Southern (9/15), logging eight snaps in the 44-0 victory.

2011 Freshman: Redshirted the 2011 season.

High School: A three-star recruit by Rivals.com, Scout.com and ESPNU ... Earned All-Broward County honors as a junior and senior after recording five interceptions as a junior and compiling 85 tackles, one interception, six forced fumbles, eight PBUs, five tackles for loss and five sacks as a senior ... Participated in track as well ... Has been timed at 4.5 seconds in the 40-yard dash ... High school coach was Michael Zaara.

Personal: Son of Linda and Willis North ... Born Dec. 13, 1992 ... Enrolled in general curriculum ... Favorite athlete is Ed Reed ... Chose Illinois over Kansas, Kansas State, Rutgers, TCU, Central Florida, Memphis and New Mexico.