About Addison Nichols

I am a well-rounded, incredibly focused, and academically motivated athlete known for my unwavering initiative and steadfast determination. I am not afraid to demonstrate my leadership skills in order to bring my team to victory.

I believe that a true heart for service enhances my athletic ability, which is why I enjoy giving back to my community as frequently as possible.

We only get one life, so I am looking to push myself as far as possible. 

“Offensive lineman with three years of eligibility remaining.”

Sophomore (Redshirt Freshman) - 2023

- Played 67 snaps against Vanderbilt with an 85% rating on pass-blocking per PFF

- Played in all nine games this season and has seen action on 40 offensive snaps

- Played 22 offensive snaps in Homecoming win over UConn (11/4), at left guard

- Saw action on field goal and PAT unit for two straight SEC road trips at No. 11/8 Alabama (10/21) and Kentucky (10/28)

- Blocked on PAT and field goal units in back-to-back SEC wins over South Carolina (9/30) and Texas A&M (10/14)

- Played six offensive snaps at LG in win vs. UTSA (9/23) and did not allow a pressure

- Saw action on PAT/field goal unit in his SEC debut at Florida (9/16)

- Appeared on special teams in home opener vs. Austin Peay (9/9)

- Played 12 offensive snaps at right guard in the season opener vs. Virginia (9/2) and did not allow a pressure

Freshman - 2022

- Appeared in two games as a reserve offensive lineman

- Played a season-high eight offensive snaps in a win over UT Martin (10/22)

- Gwinnett Super Six

- Saw action on four offensive snaps in collegiate debut vs. Ball State (9/1)

- Touchdown Club of Atlanta All-Star Team

- Starting RT in the FBU Freshman All American Game in 2018 (3 Stripe Champs)

- Ranked the #3 TE in the state by Born To Compete in 2018

- Two-time recipient of the GACS Lineman of the Week award

- Starting RT of Georgia Elite Classic in 2018, played in 2019

- Gwinnett Super Six

- MaxPreps 2019 Preseason Sophomore All-American Football 2nd Team

- Invited to the 2020 National Combine at the All-American Games

- Member of the Atlanta All Star Team's Touchdown Club

- All-Region 5-AAA Football Team

- 2020 AJC All-Metro High School Football Team

-Chosen by NBC to be 1 of 2 All American Bowl Players to receive a film feature

- Invited to the Under Armor All-American Game

- 2021 Preseason All-State Team (featured in the AJC)

- Touchdown Club of Atlanta All Star Team

- Invited and committed to play in the 2022 Adidas All American Bowl

- Played in the GA Army National Guard North & South Game All Star Classic

- Ranked "4-Star Player" by 247 Sports

- Ranked #1 (State) and #6 (National) OT for the class of 2022 by 247 Sports

- Ranked #3 OL (National) by 247 Sports

-Ranked #2 OL (State) by 247 Sports

- Ranked #1 (State) and #16 (National by Rivals.com

- Ranked #1 OT in Georgia and #11 in the country by ESPN Jr300

- Ranked #89 Overall Player Nationwide for the class of 2022 by 247 Sports

UT Business Major (Finance) with a 3.77 GPA in 2022

- 2022 SEC First-Year Academic Honor Roll

- Multiple High Flyer of the Week award

- VOLeader member (1 of 5 football players selected)

- InTown Newspaper's 20 Under 20 nomination

- National Honors Society Member

- National Beta Club Member

- National Junior Honors Society Member

- Duke TIP Scholar (Duke Talent Identification Program)

- Distinguished Algebra I Award (‘18)

- Scholar-Athlete Award (‘19, ‘20, ‘21)

 - CBS Sports

- Sports Illustrated

- Rocky Top Insider

- 247 Sports

- TN Press Conference

 - Eagle Scout

- Competitive basketball, golf, shot put, and track & field

- 2nd Degree Black Belt in Tae Kwon Do

- Self-taught musician (guitar, piano, ukulele)