Florida State Seminoles#20 · LB Blake Nichelson
86 Overall rating steady- Height
- 6-3
- Weight
- 222 lb
- Class
- Senior
- Hometown
- Ripon, CA
Blake Nichelson is a LB (#20) for Florida State, from Ripon, CA. In the 2026 season he has 3 tackles over 1 game. Season-by-season stats and the game log are below.
Skill profile
Production
Tackles 18
Sacks 13
Interceptions 3
Passes defensed 10
Forced fumbles 3
Splash plays 12
Efficiency
Tackles per game 16
Sack rate 13
Coverage 10
Ball-hawking 3
Run defense 18
Havoc rate 12
Measurables
Height 14
Weight 11
Frame 13
Experience 17
How we rate The ACCFOOTBALL.CO skill model methodology & sources
Every rating is produced by our own model. Not a vendor score. Each skill is graded 0-20 by where a player ranks against others at his position, and the Overall is a position-normalized rating where an elite player tops out near 96 (a rare 97 plus is reserved for all-time greats) so a cornerback and a receiver read on the same scale. Ratings are built through week 6 of the 2026 season and refreshed every week through the season, so the ▲/▼ beside the Overall is the genuine move since last week.
- Data. Real box-score production from CollegeFootballData, drawn from official game stats.
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- People. Compiled by The ACCFOOTBALL.CO Desk and checked by Coverage Review against the official book.
- Updates. Recomputed on Mondays once the week's games are final. Corrections are logged in our editorial & corrections policy.
2026 season
3
Tackles
0.0
Sacks
0
Interceptions
0
Tackles for loss
0
Passes defended
0
Forced fumbles
Blake Nichelson career stats by year
| Season | Tm | G | Tackles | Sacks | INT | PD | FF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | FSU | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | FSU | 12 | 43 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2024 | FSU | 10 | 45 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | FSU | 8 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Career | 31 | 103 | 1.5 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Season totals, 2023 to 2026. Source: CollegeFootballData.
Schedule and results
Status
Result
Season
7
7
27
17
14
7
10
3
7
35
9
20
No games match these filters.
Box score log
| Date | Opp | Result | TKL | SACK |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 29 | vs New Mexico State | W 34-17 | 3 | 0 |
Career timeline
- NowFlorida State LB: #20
- ClassSenior
- HometownRipon, CA
Blake Nichelson: Florida State LB profile and stats
Blake Nichelson is a LB (#20) for Florida State, from Ripon, CA. This profile tracks Blake Nichelson's season stats, skill ratings and game log through the 2026 season, and links straight into the Florida State roster, the ACC players hub and the conference schedule. To see where Florida State sits in the race, check the live ACC standings.
Blake Nichelson in the news
All newsRecapFlorida State beat Virginia 38-7 (Week 5, 2026)Florida State beat Virginia 38-7 at Doak Campbell Stadium. Now Florida State is 3-2, 1-1 in ACC play, and Virginia is 3-2, 1-1 in ACC play.2026-10-03RecapFlorida State beat Central Arkansas 34-7 (Week 4, 2026)Florida State beat Central Arkansas 34-7 at Doak Campbell Stadium. Now Florida State is 2-2, 0-1 in ACC play, and Central Arkansas is 0-1.2026-09-26RecapAlabama beat Florida State 50-36 (Week 3, 2026)Alabama beat Florida State 50-36 at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Now Alabama is 3-0, and Florida State is 1-2, 0-1 in ACC play.2026-09-19
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Frequently asked questions
What team does Blake Nichelson play for?
Blake Nichelson plays for Florida State, wearing #20 at LB.
What position does Blake Nichelson play?
Blake Nichelson is a LB for Florida State.
How tall is Blake Nichelson?
Blake Nichelson is 6-3 and weighs 222 lb.
What year is Blake Nichelson in?
Blake Nichelson is listed as a senior on the Florida State roster.
Where is Blake Nichelson from?
Blake Nichelson is from Ripon, CA.
How many tackles does Blake Nichelson have?
Blake Nichelson has 3 tackles in the 2026 season. Full numbers are in the stats above.