The Calgary Stampeders signed offensive lineman Preston Nichols on Monday according to the CFL Transactions page.
Preston Nichols is six foot two and weighs 290 pounds. The 25-year-old from Charlotte, North Carolina, went undrafted in the 2024 NFL Draft.
Collegiately, Nichols played three seasons at Charleston Southern (2018-21) playing 27 games on the offensive line for the Buccaneers. In 2021, Charleston Southern averaged 24.50 points per game, 114.4 rushing yards per game, 255.30 passing yards per game, 369.7 total yards per game, 32 touchdowns, and allowed 35 sacks finishing 4-6 for the season.
Next, he transferred to UNLV in 2022 playing left guard in 12 games for the Rebels. In 2022, UNLV averaged 26.33 points per game, 137.4 rushing yards per game, 215.00 passing yards per game, 352.4 total yards per game, 37 touchdowns, and allowed 37 sacks finishing 5-7 for the season.
Then, he transferred to Purdue in 2023 playing left guard in 12 games for the Boilermakers. In 2023, Purdue averaged 23.92 points per game, 168.8 rushing yards per game, 211.17 passing yards per game, 379.9 total yards per game, 38 touchdowns, and allowed 24 sacks finishing 4-8 for the season.
