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‘Leave it on the field’: Transfer Niles King embraces Aztecs’ edge competition

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Former Division II standout has quickly carved out a role in San Diego State’s deep, relentless pass-rush unit

Niles King #44 gets into position at the line of scrimmage during the 2025 SDSU Football Fan Fest at Snapdragon Stadium.

When Niles King arrived at San Diego State in the early spring, he was stepping into a program that had just endured a 3-9 season, but also one that had retained “85, 90 percent of the production” despite the rough year.

“That really shows, okay, guys want to be here,” King said.