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Fred Nicholson
Returning to Southern Miss for 2026
R-Jr. · Gautier, Miss. → Gautier HS
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Fred Nicholson
Limited signal — not enough coverage for a story yet.
How he plays
2026 Outlook
Southern Miss
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Long snapper · Southern Miss
Returning around him
- 52% of 2024 offensive production back (Solid continuity)
- Transfer portal: +9 net (37 in / 28 out)
2026 Award watch
No preseason watch lists yet (most drop June 15 – July 15)
Southern Miss · Last season: 7-6 · Talent rank #83 · 2026 recruiting class #107
Heisman trajectory
Heisman Trajectory · 2025
Peak #8494
Peaked at #8494 this season.
Background
High School: Helped Gautier High play for 2024 Class 5A state championship on the Southern Miss campus…A first-team All-State Class 5A selection following his junior campaign by the state’s coaches…Earned a spot in the Bernard Blackwell All-Star Football Classic…Also plays baseball…Finished the r...