Free agent signing #22 for South Carolina is OT Armando Nieves (6-7 315) of New Mexico State. His signing was first reported by Matt Zenitz and Chris Hummer of CBSSports.com. Nieves is a local of Phoenix who started his profession on the College of Sioux Falls in 2022 earlier than transferring to Hutchinson JC, KS the place he redshirted in his first season and performed in 5 video games in his second. He joined the Aggies for this previous season and was the beginning proper sort out logging over 600 snaps. In response to PFF, Nieves had a run blocking grade of 59.6 and a go blocking grade of 51.2. He’s the seventh free agent offensive lineman signed by the Gamecocks for this class.
Armando Nieves bio from New Mexico State
PRIOR TO NM STATE
- Spent final season at Hutchinson CC in Hutchinson, Kan., the place he performed in 4 video games and helped lead the Blue Dragons to an NJCAA Nationwide Championship
- Has distinctive measurement and can add depth to the offensive line room
- Rated a three-star JUCO recruit in line with 247Sports
- Additionally acquired curiosity from Iowa State, Marshall and Previous Dominion
