Fresno State Athletics
2019 Football Roster
Roster
Thomas, Nikko

Jersey Number 40
Nikko Thomas
- Position:
- DL
- Height:
- 6-4
- Weight:
- 230
- Class:
- Junior
- Hometown:
- Portland, Ore.
- High School:
- Tigard HS
- Prev School:
- American River
Bio
Last updated June 10, 2021
2020 (R-JUNIOR): Appeared in two games this season … had one tackle against Colorado State (Oct. 29) … also saw action in the opener against Hawai’i (Oct. 24) ... named to the Fall Academic All-Mountain West team.
2019 (JUNIOR): Appeared in two games in his first season as a Bulldog … assisted on a tackle at Air Force (Oct. 12) … utilized a redshirt season.
PRIOR TO FRESNO STATE: Attended American River College.
HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Tigard High School in Tigard, Ore. … led the team to a 12-1 record, falling in the championship game … had 187 receiving yards on eight catches as a senior … recorded one touchdown.
PERSONAL: Born in Portland, Ore. … son of Amy Peterson and Rick Best … has a younger sister Jaycee and older brother Justin … brother Justin plays basketball at Northwest Christian … former juco teammates of Nevada’s Trey Price and Moses Landis … favorite athlete is Kam Chancellor because he looks up to him as a player … biggest athletic thrill is getting a true sack … was recruited by Oregon, Colorado State, Colorado, Arkansas State, Houston and New Mexico … is a forensic behavioral science major … chose to attend Fresno State because he has family support here and he clicked with the coaching staff.FB Media Availability [9/16]: QB EJ Warner
Tuesday, September 16
FB Weekly Press Conference [9/15]
Monday, September 15
FB highlight vs Southern University [9/13/25]
Monday, September 15
Post-Game Press Conference [9/13]
Sunday, September 14