BrandonNicholson
CBCB#9STAN Cardinal
6'0" • 190lbs • Jr.Draft Eligibility:2029
- Overall Grade '26
- 72.6
- 244th/1004 - CBs
- Snap Count '26
- 222
- 798th/2304 - CBs
- Interceptions '26
- 1
- 119th/1004 - CBs
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Brandon
Nicholson
CB
#9
|
STAN Cardinal
Summary Bio
Summary Bio
Last updated: 11/1/2026
Brandon Nicholson is a cornerback for the Stanford Cardinal who earned a 72.6 overall PFF defensive grade in the 2026 season, 244th among 1004 qualified cornerbacks. His PFF coverage grade of 74.5 ranked 187th among 1004 qualified cornerbacks. His run-defense grade of 57.2 ranked 824th at the position.
He recorded 1 interceptions on the season. Nicholson broke up 2 passes in coverage. He allowed a 52.4 passer rating when targeted by opposing quarterbacks. He surrendered 6 receptions in coverage. He also contributed 4 solo tackles in run support and open-field situations.
Career
Career
Teams
Year
Stanford Cardinal
2024 - Present
PFF Grades
PFF Grades
2026
Regular
Players receive a ranking if they qualify 25% of the maximum targets, run attempts or dropbacks at the position (depending on the metric).
OVERALL GRADE
72.6
AVG
244th/1004 CBs
COVERAGE GRADE
74.5
AVG
187th/1004 CBs
PASS RUSH GRADE
60.0
AVG
293rd/1004 CBs
RUN DEFENSE GRADE
57.2
AVG
824th/1004 CBs
Highest Graded Games
Highest Graded Games
vs CAUN
80.3
Week 13, 2025
vs PAPT
78.6
Week 10, 2025
vs HIUN
74.1
Week 0, 2026
Lowest Graded Games
Lowest Graded Games
@ UTBY
46.8
Week 2, 2025
@ NCST
47
Week 10, 2024
@ TXMU
50.4
Week 7, 2025
Grades by Game
Grades by Game
There's no Grades by Game data available for this player.
Season Stats
Season Stats
2026
Regular
Players receive a ranking if they qualify 25% of the maximum targets, run attempts or dropbacks at the position (depending on the metric).
SOLO TACKLES
4
997th/1004 CBs
INTERCEPTIONS
1
119th/1004 CBs
TOTAL PRESSURES
0
468th/1004 CBs
RECEPTIONS ALLOWED
6
50th/1004 CBs
Defense
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Rank
997
th
Solo Tackles
4
697
th
Assists
2
184
th
Forced Fumbles
0
939
th
Stops
1
149
th
Sacks
0
158
th
Missed Tackles
2
119
th
Interceptions
1
119
th
Passer Rating Allowed
52.4
210
th
Yards per Reception Allowed
9.5
468
th
Total Pressures
0
356
th
PBUs
2
50
th
Receptions Allowed
6
Rank
798
th
Total Snaps
222
919
th
Run Defense Snaps
80
754
th
Pass Rush Snaps
1
671
st
Coverage Snaps
141
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