Welcome to the ArizonaVarsity.com 2018 Player Profile Series, a daily selection of various Arizona prep athletes. To be considered for inclusion in the Player Profile Series, email a brief biography to azhsfootball@gmail.com.
Get to know: Nico Houck, San Tan Charter Football
Name: Niko Houck
Position: DB/LB
Height: 5'8
Weight: 170
Graduation Year: 2019
GPA: 2.45
Favorite Athlete: Saquon Barkley
Favorite Musician/Artist: YBN Nahmir
Favorite Movie: Project X
Favorite Video Game: NCAA '14
When did you start playing football, and who did you play with/for before high school?
I started playing when I was around 10 years old .
What is your favorite memory on the football field?
Just having fun and winning games with all my teammates, and them being there for me when I was injured.
What’s your favorite part about playing for your school?
Everyone knows all the football players.
Who are some teammates you feel like should be getting more attention?
Alexander Stanfel, and David Arreola-Leyva.
What is your ultimate goal for football? Playoffs? Championship? College? How do you plan to work to accomplish that goal?
To get to the playoffs and to the Championship, and win it all- then go on to play college football. I will be in the weight room and on the field every day to accomplish this .
Who is the toughest opponent you’ve gone up against?
James Madison Prep
Who are some people in your life that have been a positive influence in you as a student athlete?
Parents, Grandparents, Coaches, and Teammates.
What is a way you’re able to use football to help you make a positive impact in your school or in the community?
By showing everyone that if you all work together you can do anything you put your mind to.