Nick Witherspoon
Freshman defensive lineman on Tulane's 2026 roster. No game stats recorded yet.
6′3″ · 345 lb · Tuscaloosa, AL · Central Tuscaloosa HS
Recruiting
IOL recruit
No. 1914 nationally · Signed with Tulane
No college snaps yet.
His full recruiting profileThe story
1 defensive lineman on Tulane's roster. No game stats recorded yet.
- Signed as a 3-star recruit to Tulane in 2026.
Nick Witherspoon
Limited signal — not enough coverage for a story yet.
His career
2026
- Signed with Tulane3-star out of Central Tuscaloosa
Career arc
Splits & context
Supporting cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Will Hall
Scheme reads (pass share, tempo, sack rate) need at least 3 team games — 2 games in so far.
Awards
A three-star recruit at defensive lineman for Tulane -- now projected as a quality contributor on the defensive line.
He hasn't recorded a college stat yet. Here's what we know about him.
Grades highest in hit power and pursuit.
Tulane has produced 7 All-Conference defensive linemen. 3 have gone on to the NFL Draft since 2017. Cameron Sample went on to the NFL out of this room (2021).
How he plays
2026 Outlook
Tulane
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Defensive line · Tulane
Returning around him
- Transfer portal: -7 net (20 in / 27 out)
2026 Award watch
No preseason watch lists yet (most drop June 15 – July 15)
Tulane · Last season: 11-3 (AP #17) · Talent rank #70 · 2026 recruiting class #64
Background
Prior to Tulane: Rated a three-star prospect by 247Sports.com, On3.com and ESPN.com … Played guard and defensive tackle at Central Tuscaloosa … Rated as the No. 4 interior offensive line prospect in the state of Alabama … Has an 82-inch wingspan.
The defensive line · Tulane
- #6Kameron Hamilton5 tackles for loss · 2025
- #45Ed Smith IV3 tackles for loss · 2025
- #10Gerrod Henderson1.5 tackles for loss · 2025
- #94Derrick Shepard1 tackle for loss · 2025
- #55Nick Witherspoonno box-score line yet
15 more on the roster · Tulane team page