
Reliable, hard-working Oregon State target who earned his snaps the old-fashioned way
In the 2010 season, Aaron Nichols led Oregon State with 31 receptions for 336 yards and 1 touchdown, showing dependable hands and enough savvy to become a go-to role player rather than a pure headline grabber. Reliable coverage reports described him as a hard worker who “catches everything that was thrown in his direction,” which lines up with the production: steady, efficient, and trusted. He was also a former walk-on who earned a scholarship, a good sign for coaches who value toughness, buy-in, and practice intensity.