Stephen Nicholas

Atlanta Falcons 109th pick

OLB · University of South Florida · 2007–2013

101

Games

284

Solo Tackles

Sacks

Interceptions

Stephen Nicholas is a former outside linebacker out of University of South Florida, selected by the Atlanta Falcons with the 109th overall pick (round 4) in the 2007 NFL Draft. He played 101 regular-season games from 2007 to 2013, with the Atlanta Falcons.

Draft Details

Year

2007

Round

Round 4

Pick

109th overall

Team

Atlanta Falcons

Position

OLB

College

University of South Florida

Stephen Nicholas Career Stats

Primary starter for 4 seasons.

Defense

Season	Team	G	Solo	Ast	TFL	Sacks	QB Hits	INT	PD	FF
2007	ATL	12	27	4	0	1	1	0	0	0
2008	ATL	12	13	4	0	1	2	0	2	0
2009	ATL	16	54	14	0	3	4	0	3	1
2010	ATL	15	56	14	0	0	1	1	2	0
2011	ATL	9	17	18	0	0	2	0	1	2
2012	ATL	15	67	25	5	2	5	1	4	1
2013	ATL	9	18	14	2	1	1	0	1	1
Career		88	252	93	7	8	16	2	13	5

G = games with at least one recorded statistic; the career games total in the summary above includes every game played.

Source: nflverse · Updated Sep 28, 2026

NFL Combine Results

Height

6-1

Weight

232 lbs

40-Yard Dash

4.64s

Bench Press

29 reps

Vertical Jump

33.5"

Broad Jump

110"

3-Cone Drill

7.29s

Shuttle

4.45s

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