Armando Nieves
Armando Nieves is a three-star recruit from Phoenix, AZ (No. 72 in the 2025 class) who has not played in South Carolina's 8 games this season.
Where Nieves comes from
- Phoenix, AZ
- About 1,800 miles from Williams-Brice Stadium
- Three-star junior college recruit in the 2025 class; signed with New Mexico State.
Where Nieves fits
South Carolina lists 22 offensive linemen this season.
South Carolina offensive linemen with a game this season
The team’s line is 11th in the country in line yards this season (a team number).
South Carolina is 5-3, No. 23 in the AP poll (week 10). Next: vs Texas A&M, Sat Nov 7.
Similar players
Also from Phoenix, AZ
Transferred to South Carolina from New Mexico State.
Where to follow
Awards
A three-star recruit at offensive line for South Carolina -- now projected as a quality starter at the position.
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The unit he anchors ranks 11th nationally in line yards this season. See the full unit breakdown →
South Carolina has produced 3 All-Conference offensive linemen. 7 have gone on to the NFL Draft since 2012. Jovaughn Gwyn went on to the NFL out of this room (2023).
Two seasons, two schools
- 2026 South Carolina BeamerYear 2 · Games –
- Jan 2026 Entered the transfer portalNew Mexico State to South Carolina
- 2025 New Mexico State SanchezYear 1 · Games –
- Before collegeSigned with New Mexico State in 2025 as a 3-star junior college recruit out of Hutchinson C.C., No. 72 in the country.
Moves
- Signed with New Mexico State in the 2025 class, a 3-star recruit.
- Transferred from New Mexico State to South Carolina, Jan 14, 2026.
2025
- Signed with New Mexico State3-star out of Hutchinson C.C.
2026
- Transferred to South Carolinafrom New Mexico State
Coaching lineage · 2025–2026
2 coachesPlayed for 2 head coaches at 2 schools: Tony Sanchez and Shane Beamer.
Next stop · Transfer
Transferred to South Carolina