University of Nevada Las Vegas

UNLV: A graduate transfer and experienced blocker who will provide immediate help up front for the Rebels as a Super Senior … Listed as the starter at left guard following his first spring practice with the Rebels … Joins his former teammate, starting left tackle Daviyon McDaniel, along the UNLV O-line.

CHARLESTON SOUTHERN: Appeared in 28 games with 26 starts over four seasons at the FCS school located in South Carolina. Fall 2021: Started 10 games at the tackle positions … Helped CSU average 114.4 rushing yards per game. Spring 2021: Started all four games in the Covid-shorterned spring campaign … Part of a unit that helped the Bucs average 96.5 rushing yards per game and a passing offense that averaged 251.0 yards per game. 2019: Started all 12 games, helping the Bucs average 361.8 yards per game and 153.0 rushing yards per game, posting at least 100 yards in eight games. 2018: Made two appearances along the offensive line during true freshman campaign.

HIGH SCHOOL: A 2018 graduate of West Mecklenburg HS located in Charlotte, NC … Three-year letterwinner on the offensive line … Helped lead West Meck to 4A Second Round playoff appearances in both junior and senior seasons … Named his team’s Offensive Lineman of the Year as a senior … Earned all-conference honors … Also competed in golf and baseball for the Hawks.

PERSONAL: Preston Nichols is the son of Brian and Jada Nichols … Majoring in economics.