#87
Eli Nikolas
Returning to North Texas for 2026
Boerne, TX → Boerne HS
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Limited signal — not enough coverage for a story yet.
Splits & context
Supporting Cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Neal Brown
How he plays
2026 Outlook
North Texas
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Wide receiver · North Texas
Returning around him
- 2% of 2024 offensive production back (Heavy turnover)
- Transfer portal: +11 net (49 in / 38 out)
2026 Award watch
No preseason watch lists yet (most drop June 15 – July 15)
North Texas · Last season: 12-2 (AP #23) · Talent rank #96 · 2026 recruiting class #135
Background
Prior to UNT: Prepped at Boerne High School … earned First Team All-District honors in 2025 and was a Second Team All-District selection in 2024 … finished his senior season with 61 catches for 937 yards and 11 touchdowns … had 54 receptions for 770 yards and six touchdowns … grandson of UNT foot...
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