Niniva Nicholson
Freshman offensive lineman on Arizona State's 2026 roster. No game stats recorded yet.
6′3″ · 305 lb · Oceanside, CA · Santa Margarita
Recruiting
IOL recruit
No. 1708 nationally · Signed with Arizona State
No college snaps yet.
His full recruiting profileThe story
1 offensive lineman on Arizona State's roster. No game stats recorded yet.
- Signed as a 3-star recruit to Arizona State in 2026.
Niniva Nicholson
Limited signal — not enough coverage for a story yet.
His career
2026
- Signed with Arizona State3-star out of Santa Margarita Catholic
Splits & context
Supporting cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Kenny Dillingham
Scheme reads (pass share, tempo, sack rate) need at least 3 team games — 2 games in so far.
Awards
A three-star recruit at offensive line for Arizona State -- now graded to hold down a real starting-caliber role.
Offensive line play doesn't show up in a box score. Here's what actually tells you whether he's good.
Arizona State has produced 1 All-Conference offensive lineman. 4 have gone on to the NFL Draft since 2015. Max Iheanachor went on to the NFL out of this room (2026).
How he plays
2026 Outlook
Arizona State
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Offensive line · Arizona State
Returning around him
- 16% of 2024 offensive production back (Heavy turnover)
- 4 Arizona State players drafted to NFL
- Transfer portal: +3 net (24 in / 21 out)
2026 Award watch
No preseason watch lists yet (most drop June 15 – July 15)
Arizona State · Last season: 8-5 (AP #24) · Talent rank #45 · 2026 recruiting class #40