Played defensive end, offensive line and tight end at Hawaii Preparatory Academy for head coach Lawrence Stevens... Earned honorable mention all-state honors as a senior... Ranked 12th in the state in tackles with 28 including one sack... Also had one reception as tight end... Received most improved player award as a junior... Also a four-year letterwinner in baseball and basketball... Helped Hawaii Prep Academy to state playoffs as a junior, the school's first appearance in 30 years... Batted .385 and garnered the team's most valuable infielder award after posting a perfect fielding percentage... Earned academic all-conference accolades... Born Feb. 10, 1991 in Fullerton, Calif... Son of Karl and Carole Nickel... Has three sisters... Plans to major in business... Chose USU because of academics, coaching staff and facilities.
