Minnesota Golden Gophers#28 · RB Niko Castillo
51 Overall rating steady- Height
- 6-1
- Weight
- 235 lb
- Class
- Freshman
- Hometown
- Schuylkill Haven, PA
Niko Castillo is a RB (#28) for Minnesota, from Schuylkill Haven, PA. In the 2026 season he has 2 rushing yards, 2.0 rushing yards per game over 1 game. He has 0.2 fantasy points (PPR), 0.2 per game. Season-by-season stats and the game log are below.
Skill profile
Production
Rushing yards 4
Rushing TDs 3
Receptions 3
Receiving yards 3
Total TDs 3
Scrimmage yards 4
Efficiency
Yards per carry 4
Yards per catch 3
Fantasy points 4
Receiving usage 3
Carry volume 6
Yards per touch 3
Measurables
Height 17
Weight 19
Frame 18
Experience 6
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2026 season
2
Rushing yards
0
Rushing TDs
4
Carries
0.5
Yards/carry
0
Receptions
0
Receiving yards
Niko Castillo career stats by year
| Season | Tm | G | Att | Rush Yds | TD | Rec | Rec Yds | Fantasy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | MINN | 1 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.2 |
| Career | 1 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.2 |
Season totals, 2026. Source: CollegeFootballData.
Schedule and results
Status
Result
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Box score log
| Date | Opp | Result | RUSH YDS | REC | REC YDS | TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 3 | vs Eastern Illinois | W 59-7 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career timeline
- NowMinnesota RB: #28
- ClassFreshman
- HometownSchuylkill Haven, PA
Niko Castillo: Minnesota RB profile and stats
Niko Castillo is a RB (#28) for Minnesota, from Schuylkill Haven, PA. This profile tracks Niko Castillo's season stats, skill ratings and game log through the 2026 season, and links straight into the Minnesota roster, the Big Ten players hub and the conference schedule. To see where Minnesota sits in the race, check the live Big Ten standings.
Niko Castillo in the news
All newsRecapMinnesota beat Michigan 20-14 (Week 5, 2026)Minnesota beat Michigan 20-14 at Huntington Bank Stadium. Now Minnesota is 4-1, 2-0 in Big Ten play, and Michigan is 3-2, 0-2 in Big Ten play.2026-10-03RecapMinnesota edged Washington 27-24 (Week 4, 2026)Minnesota edged Washington 27-24 at Husky Stadium. Now Minnesota is 3-1, 1-0 in Big Ten play, and Washington is 3-1, 0-1 in Big Ten play.2026-09-26RecapMinnesota beat Akron 41-7 (Week 3, 2026)Minnesota beat Akron 41-7 at Huntington Bank Stadium. Now Minnesota is 2-1, and Akron is 1-2.2026-09-19
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Frequently asked questions
What team does Niko Castillo play for?
Niko Castillo plays for Minnesota, wearing #28 at RB.
What position does Niko Castillo play?
Niko Castillo is a RB for Minnesota.
How tall is Niko Castillo?
Niko Castillo is 6-1 and weighs 235 lb.
What year is Niko Castillo in?
Niko Castillo is listed as a freshman on the Minnesota roster.
Where is Niko Castillo from?
Niko Castillo is from Schuylkill Haven, PA.
How many rushing yards does Niko Castillo have?
Niko Castillo has 2 rushing yards in the 2026 season. Full numbers are in the stats above.