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Saturday, June 10, 2023

2023 Season Countdown: #102 Joshua Nichols

 

Joshua Nichols (image via Twitter)

Name: Joshua Nichols
Height: 
5’10”
Weight: 
190 lbs.
High school: 
Detroit (MI) Loyola
Position: 
Safety
Class: 
Redshirt freshman
Jersey number: 
#29
Last year: 
I ranked Nichols #121 and said he would redshirt (LINK). He redshirted.
TTB Rating:
 N/A

Nichols is one of those walk-ons who seems like he's going to make an impact by the time his career is over, whether just on special teams or maybe a little bit on defense. He filled up the stat sheet as a high school senior two years ago - 82 tackles, 11 forced fumbles, 7 pass breakups, and 1 interception - and now seems to have put on about 20 pounds of muscle.

Nichols could have a Hunter Reynolds type of career. Reynolds played as a backup before transferring to start at Utah State. Now that Nichols has put on some good weight, perhaps this is the season for him to run down on kickoff and/or punt coverage and start to make a name for himself. With the talent and depth at safety right now, that's probably the best chance for him to get on the field.

Prediction: Backup safety and special teamer

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