2011:  PFL Academic Honor Roll...played in five varsity games...credited with six tackles...had a career-best four tackles against Marist.

2010:  Did not see varsity action in his first season at Butler...named to the PFL Academic Honor Roll.

Personal:  Education major...born 12/17/91...son of Michael and Stephanie Nykaza.

High School:  Three-year starting lineman at New Trier High School...named to the All-Central Suburban South Team as an offensive lineman...chosen as an IHSA Scholar Athlete...played on high school’s lacrosse team...High School Coach:  Matt Irvin.