Skip To Main Content

California University of Pennsylvania Athletics

California University of Pennsylvania Athletics, go to homepage

Schedule

Events

Schedule
All Events

2019 Football Roster

Jeff Helsel, Cal U
Jeff Helsel, Cal U
Rachael McKriger, Cal Times
Jeff Helsel, Cal U
Jeff Helsel, Cal U
Don Wright

35 Nigel Garnett

35 Nigel Garnett

  • Position:
    Defensive Back
  • Height:
    5-10
  • Weight:
    180
  • Year:
    Redshirt Senior
  • Hometown:
    Pittsburgh, Pa.
  • High School:
    Fox Chapel

Summary

Biography

2019 (REDSHIRT SENIOR)
Appeared in all 11 games with six starts at defensive back … finished with 16 tackles (15 solo) and one interception … collected four stops (all solo) against Shippensburg … made a season-high six tackles (five solo) versus Mercyhurst … registered an interception against Seton Hill

2018 (SENIOR)
Medical redshirt; did not play

2017 (JUNIOR)
Appeared in 11 games with three starts at defensive back … finished with 23 tackles (19 solo) … tallied four stops (three solo) and one interception against Cheyney … collected three tackles (all solo) versus Seton Hill … recorded one blocked kick at IUP … established a career high with nine stops (six solo) at Gannon … posted three tackles (all solo) against Mercyhurst

2016 (SOPHOMORE)
Appeared in all 12 games with five starts at defensive back … finished with 35 tackles (30 solo) … ranked second on team with nine tackles on special teams … made two stops (one solo) and one pass break-up against Millersville … tallied four tackles (all solo) and two pass break-ups at Seton Hill … set a season high with seven stops (all solo) and added one pass break-up versus IUP … collected four tackles (all solo) and one pass break-up at Clarion … finished with six stops (four solo) against Edinboro … made six tackles (four solo) and 1.0 TFL versus Kutztown in PSAC Championship … member of Cal U AD Honor Roll (Fall 2016)

2015 (REDSHIRT FRESHMAN)
Appeared in five games as a reserve defensive back and on special teams … finished with five tackles (three solo) … posted two stops (both solo) at Lock Haven … member of Cal U AD Honor Roll (Fall 2015)

2014 (FRESHMAN)
Redshirted

HIGH SCHOOL
Played at Fox Chapel … three-time all-conference

PERSONAL
Son of Frank and Tamara Garnett ... twin brother of former Cal U defensive back Chad Garnett (2014-18) … completed undergraduate degree in business administration (marketing) with a minor in management
No stats available for the current season.

Stat Snapshot (Season)

Passing Stats
Yards
Passing %
Touchdowns
Interceptions
Rushing Stats
Attempts
Yards
Touchdowns
Avg. Per Play
Receiving Stats
Receptions
Rec. Yards
Touchdowns
Avg. Per Reception
Defensive Stats
Tackles
Sacks
Forced Fumbles
Interceptions
Deflected Passes
Kicking Stats
Field Goals
Longest FG
Extra Points
Points
Punting Stats
Punts
Yards
Longest Punt
Avg. Per Punt

Stat Snapshot (Career)

Passing Stats
Yards
Touchdowns
Interceptions
Efficency
Rushing Stats
Attempts
Yards
Touchdowns
Avg. Per Play
Receiving Stats
Receptions
Rec. Yards
Touchdowns
Avg. Per Reception
Defensive Stats
Tackles
Sacks
Forced Fumbles
Interceptions
Passes Deflected
Kicking Stats
Field Goals
Longest FG
Extra Points
Points
Punting Stats
Punts
Yards
Longest Punt
Avg. Per Punt

Media Highlights

There is no related content available.

Videos Snapshot
  • snapshot video snapshot video

Headlines Snapshot
  • snapshot stories
Photos Snapshot

Season Stats

Season:
2019
There are no statistics for this selected season available for this player.
There are no statistics for this selected season available for this player.

Career Stats

Career Statistics

There are no statistics available for this player.

Historical Player Information

  • 35

    2014Freshman

    Defensive Back
    5'10" 170 lbs
    35
  • 35

    2015Redshirt Freshman

    Defensive Back
    5'10" 170 lbs
    35
  • 35

    2016Sophomore

    Defensive Back
    5'10" 180 lbs
    35
  • 35

    2017Junior

    Defensive Back
    5'10" 180 lbs
    35
  • 35

    2018Senior

    Defensive Back
    5'10" 180 lbs
    35
  • 35

    2019Redshirt Senior

    Defensive Back
    5'10" 180 lbs
    35
© 2026 California University of Pennsylvania Athletics