McDevitt RB Nazir Jones-Davis commits to Eastern Michigan

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Billy Splain | June 10, 2025

In 2023 Nazir Jones-Davis showed flashes of greatness while rushing for 978 yards and 10 tds. In 2024 he had a breakout year for Bishop McDevitt tallying 1657 yards and 18 trips to the end zone. Along the way he picked up offers from the likes of Eastern Michigan, Youngstown St, Stony Brook, Sacramento St and Maine. Today he shut down his recruitment and announced on X his decision:

His Head Coach Jeff Weachter believes “He is a great pickup for Eastern Michigan. He is a very physical runner that breaks a lot of tackles. He is a very quick slashing runner. He is a threat in the pass game. We are excited to see him run this year as he has worked hard on his explosion & long speed to go with all his other skills”.

We caught up with Nazir to ask him about his decision:

PFN: Why did you choose to commit to Eastern Michigan before your Sr season?

I wanted to lock in my spot with a school that believes in me.

PFN: Who was your biggest influence there. , who recruited you?

The first person that recruited me from eastern Michigan was Coach Wiesehan the OL Coach. After that I created a good bond with my position Coach and the head Coach.

PFN: What are they getting in player like you?

Eastern Michigan getting a team player and a player that they can lean on to make big plays at any moment.

PFN: What was the recruiting process like for you?

The recruiting process for me was slow everyone was overlooking me but eastern Michigan took they chance on me and seen my abilities but them other school gonna wish they recruited me.

PFN: Do you know what you’d like to study?

Business

PFN: What role did your parents play in your decision?

My parents played a big role in my decision making because they felt the love and seen i could get developed at eastern Michigan

PFN: What do you think is the most exciting thing about the program?

The most exciting thing about the program is getting Coached up by a great Coach staff

PFN: What are you most looking forward to while playing for the Eagles?

I’m looking forward to winning a bowl game

PFN: Tell everyone out there in the football world something they’d never know about you until you told them:

I’m the first ever to do it in my Family

PFN: Who is the person who most influenced you in your football career?

My mom influenced me the most watching her give up her last to make me smile so i have to go hard and pay her back for everything she did in my life.

Why do you play football?

I play football to get my family out the hood its gonna be trials and tribulations but im built for everything.

What would you do to improve the recruiting process?

I’ma play my game regardless. If they keep sleeping then they keep sleeping. Eastern Michigan not sleeping.

PFN: What is it you’d like all your high school teammates and fans to know about your decision that you might have a hard time saying in person?

Respect my decision

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