Career Summary
Nick Alletto came to BYU after helping Ponderosa High School to the Colorado State 5-A Championship in 2003. As a four-time letterman, he played in 37 games and helped the Cougars to an overall 39-13 record during his career. Alletto was part of an offensive unit that ranked No. 6 in the nation in passing per game and No. 16 in total offense in 2008. He proved himself both on and off the field as he received all-conference academic honors all four years and was named to the NFF Hampshire Honor Society as a senior. See the season summary tabs below and the recognition and stats tabs for more details.
Personal
- Parents are Mike and Ann Alletto
- Eagle Scout
- Served a church mission in Bahia Blanca, Argentina
- Speaks Spanish
- Brother, Terrance, plays on BYU offensive line
- Brother, Dan, also plays for BYU and is currently serving a mission
Before BYU
- A four-year honor roll student at Ponderosa HS
- Afour-year letter winner in football
- Also lettered in basketball and track
- Helped lead Ponderosa HS to the 2003 Colorado State 5-A Championship with an 11-3 record
- Started 44 straight games for the Mustangs on the offensive line
- Considered the top lineman in Class 5A by the Rocky Mountain News
- A Rocky Mountain News All-Colorado South Team selection as a senior
- A two-time All-Continental League selection
- Earned Denver Post Student-Athlete of the Week honors on Nov. 23 after leading Ponderosa HS to a 14-0 win over Mullen HS in the state semi-finals
- Provided excellent run support and pass protection for an offense that averaged 25.8 points per game
- Earned all-state honorable mention honors as a sophomore and first-team all-state honors as a junior and senior
- Recruited by Oregon, Utah, Oklahoma, USC, Kansas State, Washington, Oregon State, UCLA, Colorado, Colorado State and Missouri