Niniva Nicholson
6′3″ · 305 lb · Oceanside, CA · Santa Margarita Catholic
Where he comes from
- Oceanside, CA
- Santa Margarita Catholic
- About 300 miles from Mountain America Stadium
- Three-star recruit, No. 1708 nationally in the 2026 class, rating 0.8578.
Where he fits
Arizona State lists 21 offensive linemen this season.
His line is 41st in the country in passing-downs success rate this season (a team number, not his).
Arizona State’s week
- RecordArizona State is 3-3.
- Next gameat BYU · Sat Oct 31
Players like him
Same class and position
Also from Oceanside, CA
News and fans
No outlet on our list has written about him by name this season.
Arizona State in the news
Where to follow him
Awards
A three-star recruit at offensive line for Arizona State -- now graded to hold down a real starting-caliber role.
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 41st nationally in passing-downs success rate this season. See the full unit breakdown →
Arizona State has produced 1 All-Conference offensive lineman. 4 have gone on to the NFL Draft since 2015. Max Iheanachor went on to the NFL out of this room (2026).
Joined Arizona State in 2026
- 2026 Arizona State DillinghamYear 1 · on the roster, no stat line
- Before collegeSigned with Arizona State in 2026 as a 3-star recruit, No. 1,708 in the country.
His moves
- Signed with Arizona State in the 2026 class, a 3-star recruit.
His career
2026
- Signed with Arizona State3-star out of Santa Margarita Catholic