| 2006: Named First Team All-Sun Belt Conference as a defensive back and as a return specialist (first Blue Raider to be a first team selection for two different positions since Dee Mostiller in 1996) ... Started all 13 games and enjoyed a career-best season for the Blue Raiders ... Had 61 tackles on the season to go along with three tackles for loss, a sack, five interceptions, two pass breakups, and a forced fumble ... As a kickoff returner, Nickson had 21 returns for 605 yards (third on single-season list), two touchdowns, and a 28.8 (second on single-season list) per return average to rank fifth nationally ... Named a semifinalist for the inaugural Randy Moss Return Specialist Award on Nov. 13 ... Was listed as the starter at strong safety following a productive spring ... Collected two tackles and a pass breakup in the Blue-White Spring Game ... Earned the Blue Raider Safety award for his play during the spring ... Played the second most snaps (74) on the team in win over FIU and responded with six tackles to earn a "winning performance" by the coaching staff.
2005: Saw action in all 11 games, including three as a starter ... Also played extensively on special teams ... Registered a career-best 35 tackles on the year to go with three pass breakups ... Did not register a tackle until the Akron game when he collected two.
2004: Played in all 11 contests with six starts, collecting 23 tackles, one interception, and one pass breakup.
High School: Played both quarterback and defensive back for Milton ... Registered 59 tackles, four interceptions, eight pass breakups, and three forced fumbles on defense ... Passed for 550 yards and six touchdowns, while rushing for 479 yards and eight scores on offense ... Voted third team all-state and tabbed District I Most Valuable Player by the Florida Coaches Association after leading team to a 9-2 record ... Also earned all-area honors ... Was a member of the track team.
Personal: Parent: Hazel Nickson ... Born: 9/9/84 ... Major: University Studies. |
