NicoFirios

2015 – R-Freshman

• Played in three games before suffering a season-ending injury, collecting one tackle

2014 – Freshman

• Redshirt season

High School

• Four-star recruit by ESPN and three-star prospect by Rivals, Scout and 247Sports.com
• ESPN ranked him the 19th-best linebacker in the nation
• Ranked No. 7 in the Orlando Sentinel’s 2014 Central Florida Super60
• Named First-Team Class 8A Preseason All-State by FloridaHighSchoolFootball.com
• Had 40 tackles his sophomore season with nine tackles for loss, one sack and two fumbles forced
• Coached by Jeff Gierke
• Had many offers but eventually chose Kentucky over Louisville, Wisconsin and Arizona

Personal

• Born in Redwood City, Calif.
• Name is pronounced “NEE-ko FEER-ee-ose”
• Son of Ted and Diane Firios
• Plans a major in integrated strategic communication

Community Cats

• Stayed after practice to spend time with the Special Olympics and spoke to a youth group in Carroll County, Ky. (2015)

Nico Says

• His name, Nico, means victory of the people in Greek
• When he’s not playing football he enjoys playing with his German Shepherd, Myla, and cooking
• His favorite part of game day is the first defensive series
• His favorite thing about football is the brotherhood he has with his teammates