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ASU: Will be in the mix at tackle in 2002...a solid player...could gain a starting position...was recognized as a Hard Hat Player for his work in ASU's winter strength and conditioning program. 2001: Appeared in four games...spent 2001 behind second-team All-American Levi Jones on depth chart...also played tight end position in an unbalanced line. 2000: Saw limited action, playing in two games. 1999: Redshirted.
HIGH SCHOOL: A 1998 graduate of Mountain View High School...lettered three years in football...named a 1998 PrepStar All-American...named the 1998 Frank Cust Offensive Lineman of the Year...named a USA Today Honorable Mention All-American...earned 1998 All-East Valley accolades...also earned 1997 all-state kudos...helped lead Mountain View to back-to-back state championships in 1996 and 1997...made the Tacoma News-Tribune's "Western 100" list...high school teammate of former Sun Devil and NFL tight end Todd Heap.
PERSONAL: Majoring in interdisciplinary studies...mother is Margaret Niko (senior accounting clerk) of Apache Junction...born Nov. 14, 1978, in Los Angeles, Calif....has one older brother, Anthony...lists most exciting sports experience as winning back-to-back state championships...hobbies include fishing...full name is Damien Michael Niko.
