Nicholas Fernandez

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

University of Texas Rio Grande: 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

University of Arizona: Did not appear in any games during the 2024 season… redshirted in 2023 and was part of team’s Alamo Bowl championship season

High School: 2023 graduate of San Pedro High School in San Pedro, Calif.… 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, Calif.… 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.