Nico Davillier

2022 (FRESHMAN): Played in 12 games as a true freshman but did not record any stats … Saw his most action on special teams (66 snaps according to Pro Football Focus) while also earning time on the defensive line.

HIGH SCHOOL: Rated a four-star prospect by Rivals and a three-star prospect by 247Sports and ESPN … Rated the No. 4 player in Arkansas and No. 22 strongside defensive end by Rivals … Played on the offensive line for Kirk Horton at Maumelle High School … Also saw action as a wildcat quarterback for the Hornets … Posted 74 tackles with 26.0 tackles for loss, 2.0 sacks, 15 quarterback hurries, three forced fumbles and one pass broken up in his senior season … As a junior, made 39 tackles, 10.0 tackles for loss, 3.0 sacks and one forced fumble … Started on the defensive line as a sophomore and helped the team to an 8-3 record and state playoff appearance … Also played basketball at Maumelle, averaging 10.6 points and 6.2 rebounds per game for a team that reached the state title game … CHOSE ARKANSAS OVER: Nebraska, Oklahoma, Georgia, Auburn and others.

PERSONAL: Originally from New Orleans, La. … Son of Patrick and Veronica Davillier … Has three sisters, Latoya, Epiphany and Gimyrah, and two brothers, Patrick III and Anthony … Born Jan. 1, 2004.

2020: As a junior, played multiple D-line spots and got snaps as a wildcat QB in short yardage.
2019: Starting varsity DL as a sophomore; helped Maumelle to an 8-3 record and an Arkansas 5A first-round playoff appearance.