Dean Janikowski About

About me

Growing up in a small town in California the opportunities were endless. With the property to be able to build or do whatever I wanted thanks to my parents I found myself in love with the sport of motocross. I started riding dirt bikes at age 2 and would ride every single day. I would constantly build new tracks and jumps in the backyard. I soon found myself going to race motocross where I would win almost every class, I raced in. My racing career was then put on pause after a major crash on Mother’s Day in the second grade.

A whole new world of sports was opened to me after my crash. I began to play every sport imaginable. Soccer being my favorite sport. I was a forward in soccer and played club as well as middle school then high school. All the way until I was ultimately cut my sophomore year.

By surprise, I decided to be done with my soccer career and decided to pursue football as the kicker for Cathedral Catholic High School. Where I would win two state Championships as well as three CIF titles. My senior year I received an offer to Washington State and committed within the next  month.

My love for the game of football grew immensely when I made it to Washington State. My first two years I never played but in 2021 I would break many records as well as be named the “Best Kicker in Pac 12” that year. In 2022 I would continue to have another great year that would also come along with a lot of great learns. I am excited for this upcoming season! Go Cougs!

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