Nitro Tuggle

NiTareon "Nitro" Tuggle is an American college football wide receiver for the South Carolina Gamecocks. He previously played for the Georgia Bulldogs and Purdue Boilermakers.

Early life Tuggle was born in Goshen, Indiana, and attended NorthWood High School in Nappanee, Indiana. He finished his high school career totaling 173 receptions for 2,866 yards and 41 touchdowns. A four-star recruit, Tuggle committed to play college football at the University of Georgia.

College career As a freshman at Georgia, Tuggle played sparingly, recording three catches for 34 yards. In March 2025, he was arrested for reckless driving and speeding. Tuggle, who was driving 107 miles per hour, was subsequently suspended from the team. Following his suspension, he entered the transfer portal. He transferred to Purdue University to play for the Purdue Boilermakers. In his first season at Purdue as a sophomore, Tuggle earned immediate playing time, catching his first career touchdown pass against Southern Illinois. Against Notre Dame, Tuggle recorded three receptions for 66 yards and a touchdown.

On January 9, 2026, Tuggle announced his decision to transfer to the University of South Carolina to play for the South Carolina Gamecocks.

Statistics + SeasonTeam GP Receiving Rec Yds Avg TD 2024 Georgia 8 3 34 11.3 0 2025 Purdue 12 34 500 14.7 4 Career 20 37 534 14.4 4