
Nick Muse
TE
#87
Experience: 3 years
Height: 6-5
Age: 27
Weight: 252 lbs
College: South Carolina
2026 SEASON
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Defense
Field Position
| G | Total | Solo | AST | SCK | SFTY | PDEF | INT | TDS | YDS | AVG | LNG | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Own 21-50 - by Yard Line | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Game Halves
| G | Total | Solo | AST | SCK | SFTY | PDEF | INT | TDS | YDS | AVG | LNG | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Half | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Last Two Minutes of Half | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2nd Half | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Home vs Road
| G | Total | Solo | AST | SCK | SFTY | PDEF | INT | TDS | YDS | AVG | LNG | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home Games | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Road Games | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Margin of Victory
| G | Total | Solo | AST | SCK | SFTY | PDEF | INT | TDS | YDS | AVG | LNG | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Margin 15+ | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Point Differential
| G | Total | Solo | AST | SCK | SFTY | PDEF | INT | TDS | YDS | AVG | LNG | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ahead | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ahead by 1-8 Points | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ahead by 9-16 Points | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tied | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Quarters
| G | Total | Solo | AST | SCK | SFTY | PDEF | INT | TDS | YDS | AVG | LNG | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Quarter | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4th Quarter | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2nd Quarter | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3rd Quarter | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Stadium Surfaces
| G | Total | Solo | AST | SCK | SFTY | PDEF | INT | TDS | YDS | AVG | LNG | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grass | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Turf | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Biography
CAREER
- Signed by the Atlanta Falcons in 2026 after originally being selected by the Minnesota Vikings in the seventh round (227th overall) of the 2022 NFL Draft out of South Carolina.
- Has appeared in 16 games with Minnesota, recording one reception for 22 yards.
- Spent time with the Detroit Lions, New York Jets, Los Angeles Rams and Arizona Cardinals.
- Made his NFL debut with the Vikings in Week 5 of the 2022 season vs. Chicago (10/9), appearing on six special teams snaps.
- Recorded his first career reception, a 22-yard catch, at Detroit in Week 18 of the 2023 season (1/7).
- Recovered San Francisco's onside kick attempt in Week 2 of the 2024 season (9/15), sealing the Vikings' victory.
COLLEGE
- Played five seasons (2017-21) between William & Mary and the University of South Carolina, recording 101 receptions for 1,303 yards and three touchdowns.
- Played three seasons (2019-21) at South Carolina, totaling 67 receptions for 805 yards.
- Started all 13 games in 2021, finishing fourth on the team with 20 receptions for 222 yards and two touchdowns.
- Started all 10 games at tight end in 2020, recording 30 receptions for 425 yards and earning Fourth-Team All-SEC honors from Phil Steele.
- Posted career highs with eight receptions for 131 yards against Georgia in 2020, including a season-long 35-yard reception and his first career touchdown.
- Selected to participate in the 2021 East-West Shrine Bowl and earned South Carolina's Co-Most Outstanding Senior Award.
- Began his college career at William & Mary, where he recorded 34 receptions for 508 yards in two seasons (2017-18) and earned Third-Team All-Colonial Athletic Association honors in 2018.
PERSONAL
- Attended South Point High School in Belmont, N.C., where he was a four-year letterwinner at tight end and linebacker.
- Was a two-time Gaston Gazette Defensive Player of the Year (2015-16) and two-time all-conference selection.
- Helped South Point win the 2016 3A State Championship after totaling 165 tackles and 32 receptions for 654 yards and 10 touchdowns as a senior.
- Named the 2015 State Championship Defensive Player of the Game.