REDSHIRT SEASON (2024)
Did not appear in any games in his first year with the Aztecs, utilizing his redshirt season.
HIGH SCHOOL
A three-year letterwinner at Serra High School in San Mateo, California … Helped take the Padres to three consecutive Open Division CIF State Championship finals from 2021-23 … Helped Serra to a dominant, 63-27, victory to claim the 2023 Central Coast Section Championship … Won two West Catholic League titles … In his three years on varsity, Serra went a combined 36-4 overall and 20-1 in league play … Named the 2023 West Catholic Athletic League (WCAL) Linebacker of the Year and Get Sports Focus co-Defensive Player of the Year … A two-time WCAL first-team selection … According to MaxPreps, registered 93 career tackles, 11 tackles for loss and four sacks, as well as two interceptions, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery … As a junior, was very involved in the rushing game recording 382 yards and four touchdowns on 40 carries … Rated as a three-star recruit by 247sports, On3 and ESPN … Chose the Aztecs over offers from Arizona State, Pittsburgh and UNLV.
Danny Niu Season 2024
PositionLB
Weight225 lbs
Height5-11
ClassFreshman
HometownEast Palo Alto, Calif.