High School:  Was an All-League selection as a punter and safety at Woodland Park High School in Woodland Park, Colo. ... Also earned All-Conference selection as a wide reciever in 2011 ... Competed in basketball, baseball, track and field, wrestling and hockey ... Coached by Joe Roskam ... Graduated with a 3.7 GPA.

Personal:  Son of Archie and Ragan Niel ... Has two siblings, Archie and Jake ... Father, Archie, played for the football team under a previous school name; University of Southern Colorado ... Majoring in special education ... Enjoys listening to music and hanging out with friends.