University of Minnesota Athletics

2026 Football Roster

vs
Eastern Illinois

Sep 3 (Thu)

7:00 PM

Castillo_Niko 06.23.2026, Brad Rempel, Football, Athletes Village, headshot, head shots
Jersey Number 28

Niko Castillo

  • Position:
    RB
  • Ht./Wt.:
    6-1 / 235
  • Hometown:
    Schuylkill Haven, Pa.
  • High School:
    Schuylkill Haven Area
  • Years in College / At Minnesota:
    1 / 1
  • Class:
    Freshman
HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Schuykill Haven High School in Schuykill Haven, Pennsylvania • wore No. 8 for the Hurricanes and was coached by Mike Farr • in his career, recorded 2,756 all-purpose yards (including 1,743 rushing yards and 603 receiving yards), 40 touchdowns, 252 tackles, 13.0 sacks and 7 interceptions • three-star prospect by 247 and ESPN • ranked by ESPN as the No. 64 athlete in the country and the No. 24 ranked player in the state of Pennsylvania • also competed in track and field.

PERSONAL: Son of Tammy Dayson • has two brothers (Hunter and Mason).

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