Will Nicholas

Sterling junior wide receiver, defensive line

6-foot-2, 205 pounds

Key stats (4 games): Three receptions, 18 yards, three sacks, five tackles for loss)

When did the idea of playing college football start for you?

"It probably started when I first started football in eighth grade," Nicholas said. "I'm going to have to keep working, keep lifting weights."

How is the weightlifting coming along?

"Today, I hit 1,000-pound club," Nicholas said. "I started freshman year. I expected to get to 1,000 around this time."

How important are academics for you?

"Academics mean a lot to me," Nicholas said. "I study as hard as I can. I do well in class. Right now, I'm looking at finance. I like finance. I like history. I like geometry."

Coach Desmond Wiggins says:

"Will works hard,

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