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BIG MAN ON CAMPUS: Klein's Nicolas Robertson is having a month
Nicolas Robertson is on a roll.
The 6-foot-5, 300-plus pound offensive lineman from Klein High School has had a whirlwind month, welcoming a new head coach, committing to the University of Texas, and earning a prestigious Under Armour All-American Gameinvite—all in the span of 30 days.
After the hiring of former Fulshear coach Nick Codutti, who brings a blue-collar toughness and renewed energy to the Bearkat football program, Robertson’s path to the next level became even clearer.
"Nic is an extremely hard-working kid who I think hasn't even tapped into his potential yet," coach Nick Codutti said. "He is going to be a force to be reckoned with his senior year, and even more so going into college at the University of Texas."
“Coach Codutti brings a whole new vibe,” Robertson said. “I’m excited to play for him. I know he’s going to help us raise the bar.”
Shortly after the coaching transition, Robertson made a massive decision—committing to play for the Texas Longhorns.
“I really like the coaching staff,” he said. “Look, I want to be a National Champion and win the Outland Trophy. I think I can do that at Texas.”
His inspiration? Another Houston-area standout—Kelvin Banks of Summer Creek—who won the Outland Trophy at Texas and is projected as a top NFL Draft pick.
“To see a Houston guy like him do it? That’s crazy. That’s my goal.”
Robertson is slated to take his official visit to Austin in June, with other visits planned for Houston and USC.
Adding to the big month, Robertson earned an invite to the 2025 Under Armour All-American Game, marking a full-circle moment.
“I got an invite to play in the middle school All-American game back in eighth grade,” he said. “It’s really overwhelming to get this invite for my senior year. I’m really happy to represent Klein ISD.”
Now, with recruiting buzz behind him, Robertson is focused on finishing strong at Klein and helping the Bearkats return to the postseason.
“I’ve grown a little more and will be working on my footwork and keeping my pad level low,” he said. “I want to show everyone that I can play anywhere on the line.”
With size, strength, and serious motivation, Nicolas Robertson is one of Texas’ top trench warriors—and he’s just getting started.
Attention: 'Kats Led By First-Class Senior Leaders
THE KLEIN HIGH BEARKATS WERE ON THE OUTSIDE OF THE 2021 PLAYOFF PICTURE IN HEARTBREAKING FASHION. THE ‘KATS FELL 41-36 IN DOUBLE OVERTIME TO KLEIN OAK TO MISS THE POSTSEASON.
“Missing the playoffs last year hurt,” senior running back Myles Arterberry said. “We have collectively come together as a team and we’ve been working on our craft all offseason. We are really dedicated, and we are going to make the playoffs this season.”
It’s no shock that Arterberry is giving out the marching orders as he committed to Army over the summer. He was a second team, all-district selection as a junior.
The other playmakers on offense include outside receivers Grant Jansky and Aisayah Brown, who will hope to stretch the field and open spaces for Arterberry in the run game. Brown, an honor roll student, is also an elite athlete on the track, advancing to the UIL State Meet in the 4x400 relay. Kai Powell will also help as a slot receiver.
Junior Bret Kilchrist will run the offense at quarterback with hopes that his offseason and summer training will translate to Friday nights.
The defense will be the strength of the team. The captain of that side of the ball is unanimous first-team, all-district pick Daniel Moore, who is a hybrid safety/linebacker. Moore is a tackling machine with a nose for the football.
The defensive line is solid with Vincent Wells in the middle and Judah Boyce and Joey Ortego on the edge. Boyce is a dual-sport athlete with a tremendous 6-foot-2 frame. The basketball/football player uses his size and athleticism to his advantage. He can play on the edge and flip to tight end on offense.
Ortego (6-foot-3, 230-pounds) returns after an injury-plagued junior season and will also give the defense more bite. He is also tremendous in the classroom with a GPA over 5.1.
The back end will be led by Malachi Griffiths, who has a ton of game experience and will provide senior leadership to a team that could be a sleeper in 2022.