University of South Alabama Athletics

Jaguar Highlights: Projected to start at right guard entering preseason drills.

As A Redshirt Freshman (2016): Appeared in three contests ... Made his collegiate debut as the Jaguars opened the year with a win at Mississippi State ... After playing in victory over Presbyterian, received an 89 percent mark for his performance against Air Force at the NOVA Home Loans Arizona Bowl.

As A Freshman (2015): Did not see action while sitting out as a redshirt.

High School Highlights: Earned three stars from ESPN.com, and was a two-star recruit according to Rivals.com and Scout.com ... Rated among the top 20 guards in Florida by ESPN.com ... Lettered twice in football and once in track and field at Oakleaf High ... As a senior, helped the Knights to the first undefeated regular season in school history, and district and county championships as they advanced to the quarterfinals of the state 7A playoffs ... Was named first-team all-Clay County and was an honorable mention all-city selection.

Personal: Full name is Nelson Lucas Santiago ... Born Oct. 24, 1996, in Rota, Spain ... Son of Nelson and Robbie Santiago ... Is the youngest of three children ... Favorite movie is “Scarface” ... Favorite team is the New York Giants ... Favorite athlete is Peyton Manning ... Favorite musical acts are Nas, J. Cole and Kendrick Lamar ... Favorite food is macaroni and cheese ... Favorite subject is psychology ... Likes playing video games and exploring in his free time ... Would like to practice law in the future ... Also had offers from Cincinnati, Tulane, Western Kentucky, Florida International, Florida Atlantic and Appalachian State ... A psychology major, and is minoring in political science.