TerhyonNichols

CBCB#20UK Wildcats
5'11" • 194lbs • Jr.
Draft Eligibility:2029
Overall Grade '26
74.3
180th/1004 - CBs
Snap Count '26
383
313th/2304 - CBs
Interceptions '26
0
411th/1004 - CBs
WK 10 MATCHUP
@ TENNES 11/7, 11:15 PM
Terhyon
Nichols
CB
#20
|
UK Wildcats

Summary Bio

Last updated: 11/1/2026
Terhyon Nichols is a cornerback for the Kentucky Wildcats who earned a 74.3 overall PFF defensive grade in the 2026 season, 180th among 1004 qualified cornerbacks. His PFF coverage grade of 74.3 ranked 196th among 1004 qualified cornerbacks. His run-defense grade of 70.2 ranked 415th at the position.
He recorded 0 interceptions on the season. Nichols broke up 3 passes in coverage. He allowed a 84.0 passer rating when targeted by opposing quarterbacks. He surrendered 12 receptions in coverage. He also contributed 19 solo tackles in run support and open-field situations.

Career

Teams
Year
Kentucky Wildcats
2024 - Present

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
74.3
AVG
180th/1004 CBs
COVERAGE GRADE
74.3
AVG
196th/1004 CBs
PASS RUSH GRADE
55.9
AVG
552nd/1004 CBs
RUN DEFENSE GRADE
70.2
AVG
415th/1004 CBs

Highest Graded Games

vs MIEA
80.6
Week 3, 2025
vs TNVA
75.5
Week 8, 2026
@ MSUN
75.3
Week 5, 2024

Lowest Graded Games

vs TNUN
41.7
Week 9, 2025
vs ALAU
50.8
Week 9, 2024
@ GAUN
56.7
Week 6, 2025

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
19
375th/1004 CBs
INTERCEPTIONS
0
411th/1004 CBs
TOTAL PRESSURES
1
241st/1004 CBs
RECEPTIONS ALLOWED
12
393rd/1004 CBs
Rank
375
th
Solo Tackles
19
401
st
Assists
4
184
th
Forced Fumbles
0
507
th
Stops
5
149
th
Sacks
0
780
th
Missed Tackles
6
411
th
Interceptions
0
443
rd
Passer Rating Allowed
84
563
rd
Yards per Reception Allowed
12.7
241
st
Total Pressures
1
187
th
PBUs
3
393
rd
Receptions Allowed
12
Rank
313
th
Total Snaps
383
576
th
Run Defense Snaps
127
754
th
Pass Rush Snaps
1
99
th
Coverage Snaps
255