High School: Earned three letters in football... Also played basketball and is on the wrestling team… Helped win three straight state championships from 2006 to 2008… Played on the one of the best offensive lines in the nation according to ESPN… Did not give up a sack during his three years on varsity.... Holds the school record for power clean at 250 pounds.

Personal: Is the oldest of three sons of Jessie and Lorena Nieves... His younger brothers are Isaac and Nathan... Born Dec. 30, 1991 in Phoenix, Ariz... Plans on majoring in criminal justice.