Wolf Pack's season opener is Saturday at newly renovated Memorial Stadium in Berkeley.
Nevada
2011: Enrolled at Nevada in the spring semester and went through spring drills with the team ... Expected to compete for playing time in the defensive backfield and should also see time on special teams.
Junior College
Played two years at Diablo Valley College in Pleasant Hill, Calif.
High School
A graduate of Ygnacio Valley High School in Concord, Calif. ... Was an Honor Roll student ... Was part of a Diablo Valley League Championship team as a senior in 2009.
Personal
Born Nigel Kweku Haikins on Aug. 12, 1992 ... Son of Hilda Haikins and Samuel Appiah ... Has not yet decided on a major ... Also received recruiting interest from Washington, Illinois, North Carolina, Oregon State and Utah ... Enjoys reading and video games in his free time.
