Nicholas Deforrest

DL · #11 · Utica University

Height6'3"

Weight225 lbs

Est. eligibility2 yrs

Production index

Medium

Roster status

Rostered

CollegeUU

Utica University

Last updatedSep 11, 2026, 8:56 PM

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Background

2024 Division III All-American DeForrest All-American Cover General: From Rome, New York. Graduated from Holland Patent High School. Studying Physical Education at Utica. Also wrestled and played lacrosse for the Golden Knights. Began serving on the Utica Football Leadership Council following his Sophomore season. As a Sophomore (2024): NCAA Division III Second Team All-American (ST), D3Football.com First Team All-Region II (ST), Empire 8 Special Teams Player of the Week - October 28th. Utica Special Teams Player of the Year. Broke the career record for blocked kicks (in just a single season) with four kick blocks. Also shattered the single-season record for blocked kicks (four). Appeared in nine games, recording 12 total tackles (seven solo). Also picked up two tackles for loss and one sack. As a Junior (2025): Appeared in 11 games, totaling 30 tackles (15 solo), having 10 tackles for loss for 69 yards, he also had six sacks for 57 yards, he had five quarterback hits and one pass breakup. - Empire 8 All-Conference Second Team

Hometown

🏴󠁵󠁳󠁮󠁹󠁿Rome, NY

High schoolHolland Patent

Career path