Denell Nix Jr.

#71 · OL · Sam Houston6′4″ · 310 lb · Toledo, OH · Whitmer

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, OHHometown
  • WhitmerHigh school
  • About 1,000 miles from Elliott T. Bowers StadiumDistance
  • Three-star, No. 1,325 in the 2025 class; signed with App State.Recruiting profile

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.

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  • Cray PaichCincinnati · OL · No. 1325 in the 2025 class
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Also from Toledo, OH

Transferred to Sam Houston from App State.