Fresno State Athletics
2020 Football Roster
Roster

Jersey Number 94
Nikko Thomas
- Position:
- DE
- Height:
- 6-5
- Weight:
- 233
- Class:
- Redshirt Junior
- Hometown:
- Portland, Ore.
- High School:
- Tigard HS
- Prev School:
- American River
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.The Snoop Dogg Arizona Bowl Media Availability
Wednesday, December 24
FB Arizona Bowl Media Availability [12/8]
Monday, December 08
FB Signing Day Reception
Thursday, December 04
FB highlight at San Jose State [11/29/25]
Monday, December 01











































































































