Drew Nichols
Drew Nichols is a three-star recruit from Murrieta, CA, out of Murrieta Valley (No. 924 in the 2025 class) who has not played in Michigan State's 8 games this season.
Where Nichols comes from
- Murrieta, CA
- Murrieta Valley
- About 1,850 miles from Spartan Stadium
- Three-star, No. 924 in the 2025 class.
- On the Michigan State roster since 2025
Where Nichols fits
Michigan State lists 16 offensive linemen this season.
Michigan State offensive linemen with a game this season
The team’s line is 39th in the country in passing-downs success rate this season (a team number).
Michigan State is 2-6. Next: at Michigan, Sat Nov 7.
Similar players
Same class and position
From Murrieta Valley
Also from Murrieta, CA
Awards
A three-star recruit at offensive line for Michigan State -- 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 39th nationally in passing-downs success rate this season. See the full unit breakdown →
Michigan State has produced 4 All-Conference offensive linemen. 7 have gone on to the NFL Draft since 2016. Brian Allen went on to the NFL out of this room (2018).
Two seasons at Michigan State
- 2026 Michigan State FitzgeraldYear 2 · Games –
- 2025 Michigan State SmithYear 1 · Games –
- High school Murrieta ValleyMurrieta, CA · Class of 2025Three-star, No. 924 in the 2025 class. Signed with Michigan State.Also from Murrieta Valley: Derrick Johnson II (Oklahoma), Bear Bachmeier (BYU), Brandon Rose (Utah) and 4 more.
2025
- Signed with Michigan StateThree-star, out of Murrieta Valley
Coaching lineage · 2025–2026
2 coachesCoaching transition mid-career: Jonathan Smith → Pat Fitzgerald. Worth noting in scheme + development context.