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Niko Castillo

File RB-966 · National rank 14699 · 2029 class

Niko Castillo

#28· Minnesota ·RB ·Fr ·2029 Draft · Schuylkill Haven, Pa.

6'1"Height 235 lbWeight

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Media & News

ESPN Aug 4, 2026
Niko Castillo News - ESPN
FOX Sports Jul 25, 2026
Niko Castillo Highlights and Videos - College Football - FOX Sports
Pottsville Republican Herald Dec 8, 2025
Schuylkill Haven’s Niko Castillo signs to University of Minnesota - Pottsville Republican Herald
247Sports Dec 1, 2025
Pennsylvania big back Niko Castillo outlines his Minnesota Football commitment - 247Sports
Pottsville Republican Herald Nov 28, 2025
Schuylkill Haven’s Niko Castillo commits to Minnesota - Pottsville Republican Herald
On3 Nov 28, 2025
Minnesota lands commitment from ATH Niko Castillo - On3
247Sports Jan 15, 2025
Niko Castillo, Minnesota Golden Gophers, Running Back - 247Sports

Scouting Report

August 6, 2026

Niko Castillo #28

Minnesota · RB · Fr · 2029 Draft · Schuylkill Haven, Pa. · Schuylkill Haven Area

6-1 · 235 lbs

2.2

Raw Prospect

Floor 0.7 · Ceiling 7.0

#14699 overall · #966 RB of 15492

Scouting Verdict

Unproven true freshman RB; grade reflects no meaningful college snaps yet, upside carried in the ceiling.

Ceiling · 7.0

Buried for now (Reserve) but young + talented — could win a role; significant upside (+4.8) · RB devalued (ceiling capped).

Floor · 0.7

Unproven — wide downside if it doesn't translate; downside −1.5.

Pedigree

3★ recruit · Natl #1265 · Pos #87 · State #36

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