SMU Guard Addison Nichols | 2026 ACC Returning Players To Watch

SMU guard Addison Nichols is one of the finest linemen in the ACC, and the rest of the country is taking notice. Pro Football Focus rated him as the #8 returning guard in all of college football. Nichols excels in the passing game as evidenced by his 90.0 pass blocking grade in 2025 issued by PFF, which ranked 6th in the FBS. If you prefer the counting stats, he only surrendered 1 sack and 8 pressures across 875 pass blocking snaps. The SMU Mustang also earned an 86.0 pass blocking grade in 2024, which is the highest of any of PFF's top 10 returning guards. Check out this massive guard at work and learn why he is a player to watch in 2026. .ly/Oqg3iE

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