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2009 (Jr): Ranked ninth on the team in total tackles with 38...Posted 1.5 sacks and 2.0 tackles for loss on the year...Posted a season-high seven tackles at Pittsburg State...Recorded his only solo sack of the season against Colorado Mines...Had one forced fumble and one fumble recovery on the season...Earned third FHSU letter. 

2008 (So): Started all 11 games on the defensive line...Led the team with 6.5 tackles for loss...Led the team in sacks with three...Had two or more tackles for loss against New Mexico Highlands and Washburn...Two of his three sacks were against New Mexico Highlands...Posted a career-high five tackles against Central Missouri...His lone forced fumble came against Central Missouri...Earned second FHSU letter. 

2007 (Fr): Played in all 11 games for the Tigers...Recorded 17 tackles, including 1.5 tackles for loss...Recorded one sack and one interception...Forced one fumble and had three pass break-ups...Recorded a season-high four tackles against Western State and Southwest Baptist in Hays...His only sack and interception came against Colorado Mines in Hays...Earned first FHSU letter. 

Cheney HS: Named to Hutchinson News, Topeka Capital-Journal, and Kansas Football Coaches Association All-State teams as a senior...All-state honorable mention selection at running back and linebacker during junior season...Three-time Central Plains League First Team selection...Participant in the 2007 Kansas Shrine Bowl. 

Personal
Major - Accounting. Parents - Lee & Rochelle Nikkel.