Nicholas Fernandez

2025 (Redshirt Sophomore): Appeared in 12 games (two starts) … Recorded career-high three sacks three times, vs. East Texas A&M (11/22), Nicholls (11/8), Houston Christian University (10/4), and at Prairie View A&M (9/6) … Had career-high two solo tackles vs. HCU. 2024 (Redshirt Freshman, Arizona): Did not compete in any games. 2023 (Freshman, Arizona): Redshirted the season … Part of team that won 2023 Alamo Bowl. 2019-22 (San Pedro High School): After not touching a football until high school, became the 90th ranked athlete and 70th defensive end in California while earning 17 NCAA Division I scholarship offers … Three-star prospect per 247Sports … Dual threat athlete who played tight end and defensive end … Made 40 receptions for 551 yards and seven touchdowns over 24 games as a tight end … Posted 55 total tackles (38 solo) with 10.0 sacks and 12.0 tackles for loss at defensive end … Led team to 10-1 record, including 4-0 conference mark, as a senior for head coach Corey Walsh. Personal: Son of Aracely and Martiliano … Has three brothers, Martiliano, Christopher, and Joaquin … Chose UTRGV for the opportunity to write history as part of the first team in school history … Majoring in communication … Career goals include playing in the NFL, broadcasting sports, and serving as a news anchor … Hobbies include lifting weights, working out, playing other sports, and listening to music … Community service activities include volunteering at the boys & girls club and helping to run food drives.