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2026 YSU Football Roster

76 Nicholas Nielsen

76 Nicholas Nielsen

  • Position:
    Offensive Line
  • Height:
    6-6
  • Weight:
    270
  • Class:
    Junior
  • Hometown:
    Warren, Mich.
  • High School:
    De La Salle
  • Major:
    Criminal Justice

Summary

Biography

Sophomore: Played in all 13 games...started six contests at right tackle...was in the starting lineup for the final four contests and six of the last eight...the group banded together to pave the way for QB Beau Brungard, the 2025 Walter Camp FCS Offensive Player of the Year and the MVFC Offensive Player of the Year...YSU offense that averaged 36.6 points per game and had 10 games with 30-or-more points...the unit averaged 459.3 yards a contest...group allowed just 17 sacks with 11 coming in the first six contests.

2024 (Redshirt Freshman): Played in 11 games...saw most action as a member of special teams units.

2023 (Freshman): Redshirted.

High School: Was part of two State Championship teams at De La Salle…in 2022, the Pilots went 13-1 to claim the state title…started at left tackle.

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2026
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Historical Player Information

  • 76

    2023Freshman

    Offensive Line
    6'6" 250 lbs
    76
  • 76

    2024Redshirt Freshman

    Offensive Line
    6'6" 270 lbs
    76
  • 76

    2025Sophomore

    OL
    6'6" 270 lbs
    76
  • 76

    2026Junior

    Offensive Line
    6'6" 270 lbs
    76