Player Name: Niko Carestia
School: Schuylkill Haven
Class Of: 2026
Primary Position: Running back
Secondary Position(s): Linebacker
Jersey Number: 44
Height: 5’10”
Weight: 210
40-Yard Dash: 4.50
GPA: 4.0
Other Sports: Wrestling, and Track & Field
Starting Experience: 3-year starter
Honors:
– All-State RB (Writers select)
– All-State RB (Coaches select)
– SCFCA 1st team running back and linebacker.
– SCFCA Offensive and Defensive POTY
– Newswatch 16 Super16 DreamTeam RB
2024 Stats:
Offense:
2702 Rushing yards – 11.3 YPC
38 rushing touchdowns
40 total touchdowns
Defense:
127 tackles + 25 Kickoff tackles
17 TFLs – 4 sacks – 5 forced fumbles – 1 interception. 286 points scored
Twitter: @CarestiaNiko
Coaches comment: Niko is a game changer. Generational talent. Our MVP on O and D. FBS/FCS player
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