Armando Nieves Bio
Offensive lineman who transferred to South Carolina in January 2026… began his career at the University of Sioux Falls and spent two seasons at Hutchinson (Kan.) Community College… transferred to New Mexico State for the 2025 season./h
2025 (Redshirt Junior)
Started 10 games at right tackles in his first and only season at New Mexico State… played over 600 snaps.
2024 (Redshirt Sophomore)
Spent the season at Hutchinson (Kan.) C.C. where he played in four games… helped lead the Blue Dragons to an NJCAA National Championship… earned his Associate of Arts degree in December.
2023 (Redshirt Freshman)
First year at Hutchinson Community College… joined the program as a walk-on… played in five contests.
2022 (Freshman)
Spent the 2022 campaign at the University of Sioux Falls in South Dakota where he was a member of the Cougar football team… redshirted.
HIGH SCHOOL
Graduated from Paradise Valley High School in Arizona… was a two-time varsity captain… was an AIA 5A Northeast Valley Region 1st Team selection.