Edustus uutiset

Niko LeVahn Lester
Age: 24
Nationality: Germany/USA – Dual Passport
Position: DB/WR & whatever coach needs me to play 😉
Accomplishments:

2016 - Invite only & participation in National Scouting Combine in Indianapolis, IN USA
2015 - Nominated for MVP of DAFF and won first two games with Horsens Stallions in the highest League in their History. Named Offensive MVP of the Team
2014 - Semi-Finals with the Cologne Falcons and nominated for the Senior National Team as Defensive Back.
2013 - German Bowl Champion with the New Yorker Lions
2012 – Nominated for the Senior German National Team as Wide Receiver
2011 – Took some time off football – focus on private things
2010 – Nominated for Rookie of the Year GFL2/GFL with Mark Nzeocha ( Franken Knights now Dallas Cowboys )
2010 – 1st Senior Season, Offensive M.V.P. Kaiserslautern Pikes, 36 receptions, 9 reception TDs in 9 games and 3 TD Runs
2010 – Nominated as one of the best Juniors American Football Players (19 and under) in the world and was selected to the provisional squad of 100 players (Team World vs. Team USA)
2009 – Selected for German Junior National Team
2009 – Selected M.V.P. vs. Sweden Junior World Championship Canton Ohio 2009 (JWC)
2009 – Selected 1st Team All Tournament in Junior World Championship KR/PR along side Mark Nzeocha SS Dallas Cowboys & Bjoern Werner DE Jacksonville Jaguars
2008 to 2011- Junior All State Team Rheinlandpfalz/Saarland Maddogs
2008 – 1st Football Season on gridiron, Placed 2nd Top Scorer of the Junior Leistungsliga ~21 TD

How old were you when you started football?
I was 17 going on 18 when I started playing American Footbal

Where did that happen?
Kaiserslautern Pikes Germany

What possession you first played?
I started off playing as an Wide Receiver

How many teams and countries have you played so far?
Germany: GFL2 South Kaiserslautern Pikes
GFL South Saarland Hurricanes
GFL North New Yorker Lions
GFL North Cologne Falcons
Denmark: NL Horsens Stallions
& now Finland : Seinäjoki Crocodiles

Do you follow any other leagues?
Personally I follow the NFL , since its my goal to play there one next year.
My family is from North Carolina so you would assume I am a Carolina Panthers Fan.

Do you have any football idols?
Randy Moss, Adrian Peterson, Tyrann Mathieu

How did you end up to play for the Crocodiles?
Our HC Henri has faithfully been trying to reach out to me the last two years, and since I like traveling, Finland sounded like an nice experience so I decided to play for the Crocodiles.

Has anything really surprised you in Finland?
The only thing that has surprised me is the daylight you have in the summer. It’s kind of awesome you can stay outside forever but then again you can’t really sleep if you don’t have ALL BLACKED out CURTAINS lol

How about Maple League, is it what you expected?
The Maple League is pretty competitive & I like the fact that SAJL is trying to spread the love of the game via television broadcasting and all sorts of social media. The maple league is definitely going places in the future, that’s for sure...

You seen all teams so far, is a playoff picture allready clear for you?
Sorry, Playoffs? Our goal is to bring the championship to Seinajoki, Nothing less.... So to me that Playoff picture is clear.

Where do the Crocs need to improve most to win the Maple Bowl?
We have to stay healthy, and just play our game and make plays when it comes down to it. I truly believe in our offense, defense & the whole Crocodiles organisation as ONE, especially now with our new Add-Ons to the team

Do you like more to play in offense or in defense?
I love being on the field and playing side by side with my brothers, no matter which position or side of the ball.

Did you go to see any festivals in Seinäjoki (Provinssi or tango)?
I haven't been to one but I’ve seen the scenery and action around provinssi & tango. It was absolutely nice to see all the different type of people getting together & celebrating during these events

This week you meet Wasa Royals, what are your expectations of the game?
I expect us to play up to our full potential and if we do so , I’m confident we will pull in the Dubb ‘Win’ at the end. Maybe a close one but we will get the job done.

Royals just signed a new import R.J. Long (Maple League MVP last year) there, do have any special tricks for him?
I’ve heard bits and pieces about RJ Long. Watching film I can definitely tell he is a good football player , in this league great, but like I said before, I believe in our defense and know we will do everything to limit his actions in the game. He will get some, but not a lot.....No special tricks , just Crocodiles Football 😉

Who are the players to watch on Royals team?
If you ask me, key player #4 Young #8 Fisher #80 Long. Unfortunately I’m not familiar with too many other positions and names of Wasa , but definitely know there would be more names to mention. It’s a team sport, every player is to watch. And a s/o to other key players who have been injured during the course of the season...#11 #33 #9 GET WELL SOON GUYS & God bless!

Did you know it always rains in Vaasa?
That’s new to me, because so far I’ve been there 4 times and the sun was always out :-)