The 5-foot-10, 177-pound senior running back led the Miners (14-0) and the Class 5A state championship this past season. Named Region III Most Valuable Player, Nichols rushed for 1,675 yards and 20 touchdowns on 225 carries. He also hauled in 16 catches f
Nichols has maintained a 3.33 GPA in the classroom.
Also a track and field standout, Nichols has volunteered to benefit the local homeless community on behalf of a shelter service and multiple clothing drives.