Denell Nix Jr. is a three-star recruit from Toledo, OH, out of Whitmer (No. 1,325 in the 2025 class) who has not played in Sam Houston's 8 games this season.
Where Nix comes from
- Toledo, OH
- Whitmer
- About 1,000 miles from Elliott T. Bowers Stadium
- Three-star, No. 1,325 in the 2025 class; signed with App State.
Where Nix fits
Sam Houston lists 17 offensive linemen this season.
The team’s line is 78th in the country in passing-downs success rate this season (a team number).
Sam Houston is 1-7. Next: at Jacksonville State, Sat Nov 7.
Similar players
Same class and position
Also from Toledo, OH
Transferred to Sam Houston from App State.
Where to follow
Awards
A three-star recruit at offensive line for Sam Houston -- now projected as a quality starter at the position.
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 78th nationally in passing-downs success rate this season. See the full unit breakdown →
Sam Houston has produced 3 All-Conference offensive linemen.
Two seasons, two schools
- 2026 Sam Houston LongoYear 2 · Games –
- Feb 2026 Entered the transfer portalApp State to Sam Houston
- 2025 App State LoggainsYear 1 · Games –
- High school WhitmerToledo, OH · Class of 2025Three-star, No. 1,325 in the 2025 class. Signed with App State.
Moves
- Transferred from App State to Sam Houston, Feb 4, 2026.
2025
- Signed with App StateThree-star, out of Whitmer
2026
- Transferred to Sam Houstonfrom App State
Coaching lineage · 2025–2026
2 coachesPlayed for 2 head coaches at 2 schools: Dowell Loggains and Phil Longo.
Next stop · Transfer
Transferred to Sam Houston
