Niles King Season 2025

Comes to San Diego State after four years at Grand Valley State University ... The Lakers were 36-5 across his three years of playing, including three consecutive NCAA Division II Playoff appearances ... Helped his team reach the NCAA Division II quarterfinals in 2022 ... Was a key contributor to a GVSU defense that ranked third nationally in passing defense in 2024 and fourth nationally in rushing defense in 2023 ... Named to the Super Region 3 all-region second team each of the last two seasons ... Also earned consecutive all-GLIAC first team selections ... In 34 career games, totaled 70 tackles including 27 tackles for loss and 20 sacks ... Also had seven passes defended and four forced fumbles ... Prepped at West Bloomfield High School where he helped his team to a state championship and an 11-1 record as a senior ... Recorded 28.5 tackles including 15.5 tackles for loss, nine sacks and two interceptions his senior season ... Considered one of the top Division II players in the nation to enter the transfer portal by ESPN.