Peyton Nieuwsma (Sioux Falls, S.D.) has signed a letter of intent to continue his football career at Northwestern College next fall.

Nieuwsma is a 6'2", 265-pound defensive lineman who wrapped an outstanding career playing three years for Washington High School. Nieuwsma accounted for 34 tackles, 6.5 quarterback sacks and two interceptions in earning all-metro honors as a senior. He played for two state championship teams at Washington, leading his team to the title in 2016 and 2017, and a runner-up finish in 2018. An honor roll student and academic all-state pick, Nieuwsma plans to major in exercise science at Northwestern. He is the son of Mark and Amy.

"Peyton is a difference maker on the field," stated Northwestern head coach Matt McCarty. "He has been coached well and comes from one of the top programs in South Dakota. Peyton is strong, physical and will be a force up front along our defensive line."