2025 PFN Player Preview: Getting to Know Schuylkill Haven RB/LB Niko Castillo

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Billy Splain | August 2, 2025

Niko Castillo
Rb/LB
Schuylkill haven
Class Of 2026
Jersey #8
HT/WT 6’2/225
3 interceptions 1 pick 6′ 878 rushing – 10.2 yards per carry- 17 TDs; 63 tackles – 4 TFL – 7 PD – 0 TDs allowed
Other sports Track
ALL-STATE Player
Twitter @Nikocastillo_14
Holds offer from Stonehill

Coach says: “Straight dude. Huge upside. Best football still ahead of him”.

Let’s get to know Niko!

Why do you play football?

It allows me to get a free education while still playing football after highschool. And because i love the game

It’s gameday! What are you looking forward to the most? 

Winning the game

Who is your favorite sports star and WHY?

Abdul carter. He’s a great edge rusher

Do you have a favorite play you remember the most? Explain:

91 yard touchdown against minersville

What was last years season like for you?

It was good but ended too early

What are your goals for this coming season?

Winning a state championship

Who is the best player you ever lined up against?

Alex achenbach

When the game is on the line, which college/professional coach would you like to call in the play? 

Nick saban

What stadium, HS/college/pro would you love to visit for a game?

Bryant- Denny stadium

What is your favorite Pro team, any sport?

New York giants

What game, yours, college or pro, was your favorite game you watched and why?

Penn state white out game. Atmosphere is crazy

What sports movie would you watch every day if you had to pick one and why?

Happy Gilmore. It’s funny

If your mom and dad are screaming at you from the stands, what is it they usually yell?

I never can hear them

Name one thing that you’d love to do in football that may never happen?

Hurdle someone

Name a sport you’d love to play but can’t:

Tennis

What is your most embarrassing sports moment?

Losing 2 times in district championship

If you could only drive one car for the rest of your life, what would it be? 

Lamborghini

When you aren’t playing, practicing or training for sports, what is your go to activity and why?

Swim with friends

What is your favorite football memory to date?

91 yard touchdown against Minersville

What is your favorite play to run?

Jet left

What scares you the most?

Snakes

Music of choice:

Rap

What is the most food you ever ate in one sitting?

A box of pizza

What restaurant is your go to when you need a big meal?

Bennys

What is your favorite vacation destination?

Jamaica

Do you remember what the first football game you saw was?

A Schuylkill Haven high school game

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