Ceiling: Projected 2026 starter (LS1) — real opportunity to climb; close to ceiling (+0.2) · Mountain West draft-temper · specialist (low draft value).
Floor: Unproven — wide downside if it doesn't translate · returning-starter role secures it; downside −0.6.
Grade not yet reviewed
8.9+Round 1 Caliber
7.8+Day 2 Caliber
6.7+Day 3 Caliber
5.6+Priority UDFA
4.4+UDFA
3.3+Long Shot
2.2+Raw Prospect
1.1+Deep Project
0.0+Non-Prospect
Grade History
3.32025
Re-graded after each season · 2025 is the beta baseline.
Scouting Notes
Depth LS (junior) (Modesto Junior College/Campbell transfer); limited college production on record.
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Scouting Report
July 30, 2026
Jaelen Nichols #30
San Jose State · LS · R-Jr · 2027 Draft
· Modesto, Calif. · Central Catholic HS
5-11 · 190 lbs
3.3
Long Shot
Floor 2.7 · Ceiling 3.5
#6186 overall · #21 LS of 15096
Scouting Verdict
Depth LS (junior) (Modesto Junior College/Campbell transfer); limited college production on record.
Ceiling · 3.5
Projected 2026 starter (LS1) — real opportunity to climb; close to ceiling (+0.2) · Mountain West draft-temper · specialist (low draft value).
Floor · 2.7
Unproven — wide downside if it doesn't translate · returning-starter role secures it; downside −0.6.
Pedigree
3★ recruit · Natl #2391 · Pos #225 · State #278
Path: Modesto Junior College → Campbell → San Jose State