Nicholas Fernandez

Position:
DL
Height:
6-4
Weight:
306
Class:
Senior
Hometown:
San Pedro, CA
High School:
San Pedro HS
Prev School:
UTRGV

2025 (University of Texas Rio Grande Valley)
Played in 12 games with two starts during the 2025 season … recorded multiple standout performances including three sacks in a game on three occasions … also earned Fall SLC Commissioner’s Honor Roll and AD Honor Roll recognition.

2023-24 (Arizona)
Did not appear in any games during the 2024 season… redshirted in 2023 and was part of team’s Alamo Bowl championship season.

Prep
A 2023 graduate of San Pedro High School in San Pedro, CA ... played both tight end and defensive end … totaled 40 receptions for 551 yards and seven touchdowns on offense … recorded 55 tackles (38 solo), 10 sacks and 12 tackles for loss on defense … earned Offensive Player of the Year honors in 2023 … named first-team All-Marine League and served as team captain … helped lead team to a 10-1 overall record and league title … rated a three-star prospect by 247Sports with multiple Division I offers … also competed in baseball, basketball and track … earned Scholastic Athlete of the Year twice.

Personal
Born in San Pedro, CA … son of Martiliano and Aracely Fernandez … has three brothers, Martiliano Jr., Christopher Max and Joaquin Andres … majoring in Communication with a concentration in Sports Communication … chose Cal Poly because it is “very close to home,” has a coaching staff that “feels like family,” and offers strong academic opportunities … aspires to play in the NFL or work as a sports broadcaster … also plays the piano.