Entering 2019 season
Athletic tight end, who continues to add bulk and size to his 6-5 frame ... Is fourth on the depth chart at tight end in one of the youngest position groups on the team.
REDSHIRT SEASON (2018)
Redshirted the 2018 season.
HIGH SCHOOL
Played three years at Heritage High School in Frisco, Texas … Was a first-team all-district selection as a junior in 2016 … A consensus three-star recruit by ESPN, Rivals and 247sports … Ranked as the 15th-best tight end in the 2018 class by ESPN and 22nd by 247sports … Earned a scout grade of 78 by ESPN.
PERSONAL
Nicolas Jaeshawn McTear was born Jan. 13, 2000, in Montgomery, Ala. ... Son of Stephanie McTear ... According to Rivals, picked the Aztecs over offers from Auburn, Miami, LSU, Oklahoma State, Mississippi State, Colorado, Baylor, Houston, Toledo, Iowa State, Colorado State, North Texas, Tulsa and Louisiana-Monroe ... Is majoring in civil engineering.
Freshman2018
Tight End
6-5 / 220 lbs