Andre Nickerson Jr.
Andre Nickerson Jr. is a three-star recruit from Inglewood, CA (No. 966 in the 2026 class) who has not played in SMU's 8 games this season.
Where Nickerson comes from
- Inglewood, CA
- Inglewood
- About 1,250 miles from Gerald J. Ford Stadium
- Three-star, No. 966 in the 2026 class.
Where Nickerson fits
SMU lists 9 tight ends this season.
SMU tight ends with a game this season
SMU is 6-2. Next: vs Virginia Tech, Fri Nov 6.
Similar players
Same class and position
Also from Inglewood, CA
Where to follow
Splits
Home and road splits, scheme and staff
Supporting cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Rhett Lashlee
Pass share
49.4%
268 pass / 275 run
Plays / game
67.9
8 games
Team sack rate
4.9%
288 dropbacks · PBP
Scheme: Balanced.
Awards
A three-star recruit at tight end for SMU -- now projected as a quality contributor in the tight end room.
No college stat recorded yet. Here's what we know.
Quality starterThree-star HS recruit
SMU has produced 3 All-Conference tight ends. 3 have gone on to the NFL Draft since 2021. Grant Calcaterra went on to the NFL out of this room (2022).
Joined SMU in 2026
- 2026 SMU LashleeYear 1 · Games –
- High school InglewoodInglewood, CA · Class of 2026Three-star, No. 966 in the 2026 class. Signed with SMU.Also from Inglewood: Justyn Martin (Ohio State), Jamari Johnson (Oregon), Taariq Al-Uqdah (Washington) and 7 more.
2026
- Signed with SMUThree-star, out of Inglewood