Guy Nikko
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 Guy Nikko playing a flag football tournament while in college | |
| No. 44 – Baltimore Hawks | |
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| Position: | Linebacker |
| Personal information | |
| Born: | November 7, 2008 (aged 52) Montreal, Quebec, Canada |
| Height: | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) |
| Weight: | 225 lb (102 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school: | Loyola High School |
| College: | University of Toledo |
| DSFL Draft: | 2029 / Round: 5 / Pick: 2 |
| ISFL Undrafted: | 2030 |
| Career history | |
| Palm Beach Solar Bears (2029-2030) | |
| Roster status: | Active |
Guy Nikko (born January 7, 2008) is an American football linebacker for the Baltimore Hawks of the National Simulation Football League (X). He played college football for University of Toledo (UT) before being drafted with the 26th pick in the 2030 ISFL Draft (S15).
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Early years
Guy Nikko was born in Montreal, Quebec to his parents, Jean and Olivier Nikko. The oldest of three brothers, he had to grow up quickly when his father passed away from cancer when he was 12. Guy worked part-time throughout high school to help his mother pay for bills and also performed many household chores along with his two younger brothers. He credits the hard work he had to put in at a young age for his discipline, intensity and always putting his best foot forward in life.
His escape from work and home was his intense interest in sport. Nikko was initially interested in hockey growing up, but found it easier to break out and play more in the less popular sport of football at Loyola High School in Montreal. He remained a two-sport athlete throughout high school before playing football full-time in college. In high school Nikko described himself as 'a bit of a loner'. He said that he felt he missed out on the high school experience due to his busy schedule, however his main focus was always to make enough money for his mom to retire comfortably.
College career
After dominating the high school football scene in Quebec, Nikko still was not recruited by any large schools. The level of talent just wasn't high enough for scouts to attend games, and though Nikko was dominant nobody could tell if he would continue to play well against a much higher level of skill. Nikko settled on going to Toledo for college because he felt that he could walk on and make the team, which he promptly did.
Nikko didn't play very much during his first year at Toledo, mostly sitting on the bench or working on special teams. During this time Nikko found a new sport to keep himself busy: Ultimate Frisbee. Despite him never being too good at it, he described his time playing the sport as 'amazing'. Nikko said that playing a sport similar to football helped him understand throwing tendencies and zone defense. He credits this year as a massive help in his skill as a coverage linebacker.
During his sophomore year Nikko finally got his chance to start on defense and quickly became a leader, totaling 60 tackles and an interception. During his final two years he continued his solid play, leading his team in tackles both years and becoming defensive captain as a senior. Nikko was noted as being a strong pass coverage defender, but struggled somewhat in shedding blocks to stop the run. He finished his college career with 230 tackles, including 15 TFL, along with 6 interceptions and 3 forced fumbles. He also worked as an occasional tight end on offense and continued to play on coverage of special teams during his time at Toledo. After his junior year he received a few transfer requests from larger schools, notably Michigan and Clemson, but decided to finish his college career with the Rockets.
Despite not holding any school records, Nikko was described as a strong player and great teammate and locker room presence. One teammate said, "Guy is the type of guy you want to father your children. If that doesn't say enough about him, I don't know what does."
College career statistics
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Professional career
| Ht | Wt | 40‑yd dash | 20‑ss | 3‑cone | Vert jump | Broad | BP | Wonderlic | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) |
225 lb (102 kg) |
4.39 s | 4.27 s | 7.11 s | 33.0 in (0.84 m) |
10 ft 4.8 in (3.17 m) |
32 reps | 39 | ||||
| 2nd overall average in S15 draft class | ||||||||||||
Professional career statistics
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Achievements and records
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