Fri Oct 03 23:40:00 UTC 2025: Okay, here’s a news article summarizing the text about USF wide receiver Chas Nimrod:

**USF’s New Deep Threat: Chas Nimrod Making Explosive Impact**

TAMPA, FL – USF Bulls fans have a new reason to cheer, as transfer wide receiver Chas Nimrod is quickly establishing himself as a game-changing deep threat. The former Tennessee Volunteer has become a key target for quarterback Byrum Brown, with Nimrod’s speed and ability to stretch the field providing a significant boost to the Bulls’ offense.

Through the first four games of the season (3-1), Nimrod has racked up 14 receptions for 367 yards, averaging an impressive 26.2 yards per catch, ranking him sixth nationally. He’s on pace to potentially break the USF single-season record of 23.3 yards per catch. The Bulls now face Charlotte on Friday night at Raymond James Stadium.

Nimrod is coming off back-to-back stellar performances, including a 128-yard outing against Miami and a 119-yard, two-touchdown game against South Carolina State. He is looking to become only the second Bull in program history to record three consecutive 100-yard receiving games.

“I definitely like being explosive, quick off the line and being able to stretch the field,” Nimrod said.

USF head coach Alex Golesh, who recruited Nimrod to Tennessee, said he admired the player’s decision to transfer to USF, which was rooted in relationships.

“I trust my gut a lot and this was a gut decision,” Nimrod said. “I feel like I was led in a very good direction.”

Offensive coordinator Joel Gordon praised Nimrod’s combination of size, speed, hands, and football IQ, highlighting his experience in SEC environments. Byrum Brown added, “I’m extremely comfortable with Chas Nimrod. He sees it, then he goes and gets it. He’s able to run past guys, make catches and get (yards after the catch). He has been very effective.”

Nimrod says he is focused on continuing to improve and contribute to the team’s success, one play at a time. His off-field interests include spending time with his rescue cat, Phil, and practicing yoga, a discipline inspired by his mother, a yoga teacher. USF fans will be eager to see if Nimrod can continue his explosive play as the Bulls move into conference play.

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