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Joshua Nichols
Returning to Michigan for 2026
Jr. · Detroit, Mich. → Renaissance
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Joshua Nichols
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How he plays
2026 Outlook
Michigan
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Defensive back · Michigan
Returning around him
- 40% of 2024 offensive production back (Moderate turnover)
- 6 Michigan players drafted to NFL
- Transfer portal: -16 net (17 in / 33 out)
2026 Award watch
No preseason watch lists yet (most drop June 15 – July 15)
Michigan · Last season: 9-4 (AP #18) · Talent rank #11 · 2026 recruiting class #12
Heisman trajectory
Heisman Trajectory · 2025
Peak #8413
Peaked at #8413 this season.
Background
At Michigan • One-time letter winner (2025) Senior (2025) • Appeared in one game at defensive back to earn his first varsity letter • Named Scout Team Special Teams Player of the Week for his role in preparing the teams units for New Mexico • Saw action in the secondary against Central Michigan (...