Is Denell Nix Jr. starting?
Denell Nix Jr. is the projected starter at RG for Sam Houston Bearkats.
Denell Nix Jr. is the projected starting RG on a Rebuilding Sam Houston — 72 OVR.
See full Sam Houston Bearkats depth chart ›Depth at RG · Sam Houston Bearkats
- 17172Denell Nix Jr.Starter
- 27560Elijah Collins
Top offensive linemen in Conference USA
The Story
The Story
A 3-star recruit out of Whitmer, ranked #1,325 nationally coming out of high school.
- Jersey
- #71
- Class
- SO/TR
- Height
- 6'4"
- Weight
- 310 lbs
- Transfer
- App State
At 6'4", 310 lbs, Denell Nix Jr. plays for a Sam Houston team rated 62 overall in the Conference USA.
Recruiting Profile
- Stars
- ★★★☆☆3-star
- Composite
- 0.8600
- National Rank
- #1325
- High School
- Whitmer
- Hometown
- Toledo, OH
Why this rating?
On a 65-rated offense; 69th-percentile recruit (no FBS production stats) → 72 after depth penalty.
2026 projection — based on SP+ (a respected team-efficiency metric; 2026 not published yet, using 2025), 2025 production, recruiting, and the 2026 transfer portal; capped to depth-chart order.
2026 Game Log
Not tracked for this position.
Denell Nix Jr.'s 2026 game-by-game stat log.
The People's Ratings
Overall ratings blend team strength (SP+), on-field production, and recruiting. Higher = more impactful.