Nichols plays on a lean, long frame and his disruptive production forced scouts to take notice. He lacks power and explosiveness at the point of attack and is unable to really control his gap against the run. He's not a bendy rusher but does a nice job of locating angles out wide and creating inside counter opportunities with his lateral quickness. He's a developmental rusher who might have some upside left to mine, but he'll likely need to battle for a spot on a practice squad early on.
