Fred Nicholson
Freshman long snapper on Southern Miss's 2026 roster. No game stats recorded yet.
5′10″ · 215 lb · Gautier, MS · Gautier HS
Recruiting
ATH recruit
No. 2771 nationally · Signed with Southern Miss
No college snaps yet.
His full recruiting profileThe story
1 long snapper on Southern Miss's roster. No game stats recorded yet.
- Signed as a 3-star recruit to Southern Miss in 2025.
Fred Nicholson
Limited signal — not enough coverage for a story yet.
His career
2025
- Signed with Southern Miss3-star out of Gautier
Splits & context
Supporting cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Blake Anderson
Scheme reads (pass share, tempo, sack rate) need at least 3 team games — 2 games in so far.
Awards
A three-star recruit at long snapper for Southern Miss -- now projected at an All-Conference level.
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Southern Miss has produced 1 All-Conference long snapper.
How he plays
2026 Outlook
Southern Miss
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Long snapper · Southern Miss
Returning around him
- Transfer portal: +10 net (38 in / 28 out)
2026 Award watch
No preseason watch lists yet (most drop June 15 – July 15)
Southern Miss · Last season: 7-6 · Talent rank #94 · 2026 recruiting class #108
Background
High School: Helped Gautier High play for 2024 Class 5A state championship on the Southern Miss campus…A first-team All-State Class 5A selection following his junior campaign by the state’s coaches…Earned a spot in the Bernard Blackwell All-Star Football Classic…Also plays baseball…Finished the r...