Denell Nix Jr.
Sophomore offensive lineman on Sam Houston's 2026 roster. No game stats recorded yet.
6′4″ · 310 lb · Toledo, OH · Whitmer HS / Appalachian State
Recruiting
IOL recruit
No. 1325 nationally · Signed with App State
No college snaps yet.
His full recruiting profileThe story
Sophomore offensive lineman on Sam Houston's 2026 roster. No game stats recorded yet.
- Signed as a 3-star recruit to App State in 2025.
- Transferred from App State to Sam Houston in 2026.
Denell Nix Jr.
App State to Sam Houston — the move that set up everything since.
Low coverage — composed from the verified record.
- portal record
His career
2025
- Signed with App State3-star out of Whitmer
2026
- Entered the portal
- Entered the portal
- Entered the portal
- Entered the portal
Where He Ended Up · Transfer
Transferred to Sam Houston
Awards
A three-star recruit at offensive line for Sam Houston -- now projected as a quality starter at the position.
Offensive line play doesn't show up in a box score. Here's what actually tells you whether he's good.
The unit he anchors ranks 20th nationally in passing-downs success rate this season. See the full unit breakdown →
Sam Houston has produced 3 All-Conference offensive linemen.
Background
Appalachian State 2025 Season Played in 8 games on the offensive line for the Mountaineers ... made a pair of starts Whitmer HS As a senior, standout lineman for a 9-3 team at Whitmer, which reached the Division I regional quarterfinal round … Often lined up at a tackle position for Whitmer ……