Addison Nichols
Senior offensive lineman on SMU's 2026 roster. No game stats recorded yet.
6′5″ · 320 lb · Norcross, GA
Recruiting
IOL recruit
No. 143 nationally · Signed with Tennessee
No college snaps yet.
His full recruiting profileThe story
4 offensive lineman on SMU's roster. No game stats recorded yet.
- Signed as a 4-star recruit to Tennessee in 2022.
- Transferred from Arkansas to SMU in 2025.
Addison Nichols
Addison Nichols arrived at SMU from Arkansas.
Low coverage — composed from the verified record.
- portal record
His career
2022
- Signed with Tennessee4-star out of Greater Atlanta Christian School
2024
- Entered the portal
2025
- Entered the portal
Splits & context
Supporting cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Rhett Lashlee
Scheme reads (pass share, tempo, sack rate) need at least 3 team games — 2 games in so far.
Awards
A four-star recruit at offensive line for SMU -- now graded as All-Conference caliber.
Offensive line play doesn't show up in a box score. Here's what actually tells you whether he's good.
SMU has produced 9 All-Conference offensive linemen.
How he plays
2026 Outlook
SMU
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Offensive line · SMU
Returning around him
- 57% of 2024 offensive production back (Solid continuity)
- 1 SMU player drafted to NFL
- Transfer portal: -11 net (15 in / 26 out)
2026 Award watch
No preseason watch lists yet (most drop June 15 – July 15)
SMU · Last season: 9-4 (AP #25) · Talent rank #31 · 2026 recruiting class #32