Stephen Nicholas

Infobox NFLactive
name=Stephen Nicholas


currentteam=Atlanta Falcons
currentnumber=54
currentposition=Linebacker
birthdate=birth date and age|1983|5|1
birthplace=Jacksonville, Florida
heightft=6
heightin=3
weight=225
debutyear=2007
debutteam=Atlanta Falcons
college=South Florida
draftyear=2007
draftround=4
draftpick=109
pastteams=
* Atlanta Falcons (2007-present)
status=Active
nfl=NIC133755

Stephen Leron Nicholas (Born May 1, 1983 in Jacksonville, Florida) is an American football linebacker for the Atlanta Falcons of the National Football League. He was originally drafted by the Falcons in the fourth round of the 2007 NFL draft. He played college football at South Florida.

Early years

Nicholas played high school football at Robert E. Lee High School in Jacksonville, Florida. As a senior he was a class 3A all-state linebacker and was invited to play in the Shrine Bowl.

College career

Nicholas played college football at the University of South Florida. During his senior year he was a Big East first team selection. He finished his college career with 326 tackles, 20 sacks, and a school record 53.5 tackles for loss.

Professional career

Atlanta Falcons

Nicholas was drafted by the Atlanta Falcons in the fourth round of the 2007 NFL Draft. He finished his rookie year with 33 tackles and one sack.

External links

* [http://www.atlantafalcons.com/People/Players/Active/Stephen_Nicholas.aspx Atlanta Falcons bio]
* [http://www.gousfbulls.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=37330&SPID=2981&DB_OEM_ID=7700&ATCLID=216523&Q_SEASON=2006 USF Bulls bio]