Andre Nickerson Jr.
6′3″ · 221 lb · Inglewood, CA
On the SMU roster; he has not appeared in a game on our list yet.
Where he comes from
- Inglewood, CA
- Inglewood
- About 1,250 miles from Gerald J. Ford Stadium
- Three-star recruit, No. 966 nationally in the 2026 class, rating 0.8733.
Where he fits
SMU lists 9 tight ends this season.
SMU tight ends with a game this season
SMU’s week
- RecordSMU is 5-1, No. 23 in the AP poll (week 8).
- Next gameat Syracuse · Sat Oct 31
Players like him
Same class and position
Also from Inglewood, CA
News and fans
No outlet on our list has written about him by name this season.
SMU in the news
- Tyren Polley Jr. out for season
The Dallas Morning News Oct 20 - 4-star EDGE David Dotson commits to SMU
On3 Oct 11
Where to follow him
Splits
Home and road splits, scheme and staff
Supporting cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Rhett Lashlee
Pass share
51.0%
208 pass / 200 run
Plays / game
68.0
6 games
Team sack rate
3.7%
216 dropbacks · PBP
Scheme: Balanced.
Awards
A three-star recruit at tight end for SMU -- now projected as a quality contributor in the tight end room.
He hasn't recorded a college stat yet. Here's what we know about him.
Quality starterThree-star HS recruit
SMU has produced 3 All-Conference tight ends. 3 have gone on to the NFL Draft since 2021. Grant Calcaterra went on to the NFL out of this room (2022).
Joined SMU in 2026
- 2026 SMU LashleeYear 1 · on the roster, no stat line
- Before collegeSigned with SMU in 2026 as a 3-star recruit, No. 966 in the country.
His moves
- Signed with SMU in the 2026 class, a 3-star recruit.
His career
2026
- Signed with SMU3-star out of Inglewood