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University of Minnesota Athletics
2026 Football Roster
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Mississippi State
Sep 12 (Sat)
2:30 PM
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
2026: Made his Minnesota debut against Eastern Illinois and rushed four times.
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).
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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