Amauri Pesek-Hickson brings steady, versatile production to UNI’s backfield
Pesek-Hickson is a dependable, physical running back for UNI who has shown year-over-year improvement, posting 465 rushing yards on 97 carries with 159 receiving yards and 5 total touchdowns in 2024 after 441 rushing yards and 5 rushing scores in 2023. His differentiators are versatility, balance, and value as a two-way back who can stay on the field in rotation, with past experience at Kansas and a three-star high school pedigree backing up his ceiling. He looks like a good fit for teams that want a tough, efficient runner who can contribute as a receiver and handle complementary work without needing volume to matter.
