Ozzie Nicholas

Ozzie Nicholas is a 6-foot-2, 225-pound linebacker who has played at the FBS level for Duke, wearing jersey No. 45. Born in Encinitas, California, Nicholas is listed as a graduate (GR) with active status, giving him veteran experience in the defensive front seven. In the 2024 regular season, Nicholas appeared in 13 games and made 11 starts, producing some of the most notable totals in his Ozzie Nicholas stats line. He recorded 100 combined tackles (47 solo, 53 assists), along with 1.0 tackle for loss and 0.5 sacks. His impact plays included 2 forced fumbles and 2 fumble recoveries, plus 1 interception and 1 pass defended. Nicholas also contributed on turnover returns: his lone interception return went for 29 yards, which was also his longest return of the season. Discipline metrics show 5 penalties for 42 yards, with 5 penalty first downs. This Ozzie Nicholas NCAAF profile reflects a high-volume tackler at the linebacker position, with measurable production in forced turnovers across a full 2024 college football season.