Addison Nichols is a four-star recruit from Norcross, GA, out of Greater Atlanta Christian School (No. 143 in the 2022 class) who has not played in SMU's 8 games this season.
Where Nichols comes from
- Norcross, GA
- Greater Atlanta Christian School
- About 750 miles from Gerald J. Ford Stadium
- Four-star, No. 143 in the 2022 class; signed with Tennessee.
- On the SMU roster since 2025
Where Nichols fits
SMU lists 19 offensive linemen this season.
SMU offensive linemen with a game this season
The team’s line is 26th in the country in passing-downs success rate this season (a team number).
SMU is 6-2. Next: vs Virginia Tech, Fri Nov 6.
Similar players
Same class and position
From Greater Atlanta Christian School
Also from Norcross, GA
Arrived at SMU from Arkansas.
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.
The unit he anchors ranks 26th nationally in passing-downs success rate this season. See the full unit breakdown →
SMU has produced 9 All-Conference offensive linemen.
Five seasons, three schools
- 2026 SMU LashleeYear 5 · Games –
- 2025 SMU LashleeYear 4 · Games –
- Dec 2024 Entered the transfer portalArkansas to SMU
- 2024 Arkansas PittmanYear 3 · Games –
- Dec 2023 Entered the transfer portalTennessee to Arkansas
- 2023 Tennessee HeupelYear 2 · Games –
- 2022 Tennessee HeupelYear 1 · Games –
- High school Greater Atlanta Christian SchoolNorcross, GA · Class of 2022Four-star, No. 143 in the 2022 class. Signed with Tennessee.Also from Greater Atlanta Christian School: Choe Bryant-Strother (BYU), Gabe Daniels (Tulane), Xavier Daisy (Kentucky) and 2 more.
Moves
- Transferred from Tennessee to Arkansas, Dec 5, 2023.
- Transferred from Arkansas to SMU, Dec 19, 2024.
2022
- Signed with TennesseeFour-star, out of Greater Atlanta Christian School
2024
- Transferred to Arkansasfrom Tennessee
2025
- Transferred to SMUfrom Arkansas
Coaching lineage · 2022–2026
3 coachesPlayed for 3 head coaches at 3 schools: Josh Heupel, Sam Pittman and Rhett Lashlee.
