Darrell Nicholson was drafted No. 156 overall by the New York Giants in the 1982 NFL Draft out of North Carolina. No regular-season snaps on record.
- Overall pick
- #156
- Round
- 6
- Draft class
- 1982
The pick
How Darrell Nicholson came off the board in 1982.
- Position
- Linebacker LB
- College
-
North Carolina
ACC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
No regular-season snaps on record.
No regular-season career on record yet.
Games, starts, and approximate value appear here once the season data lands.
See the rest of the 1982 classAround pick 156
Who came off the board on either side of Darrell Nicholson.
Idaho State
Utah State
Texas A&M-Kingsville
Stanford
North Carolina in the 1982 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other LB picks from North Carolina
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
North Carolina · Hall of Fame · 8× All-Pro · 10× Pro Bowl
#52
Zach Brown
LB · TEN · 2012
North Carolina · 1× Pro Bowl
#36
Buddy Curry
LB · ATL · 1980
North Carolina
#235
Carlton Bailey
LB · BUF · 1988
North Carolina
#17
Brian Simmons
LB · CIN · 1998
North Carolina
#36
Mike Wilcher
LB · LAR · 1983
North Carolina
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Darrell Nicholson in the 1982 NFL Draft
Darrell Nicholson is a Linebacker out of North Carolina selected No. 156 overall by the New York Giants in the 1982 NFL Draft. No regular-season snaps on record. North Carolina has produced 154 NFL draft picks since 1980.
Where this data comes from
Pick order and career outcomes come from the nflverse draft archive; position, measurables, and conference at the time of the draft come from the college feed. Career columns stay empty until a player logs regular-season snaps.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Darrell Nicholson drafted?
Darrell Nicholson was selected No. 156 overall by the New York Giants in the 1982 NFL Draft (Rd 6). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1982/darrell-nicholson.
What college did Darrell Nicholson play for?
Darrell Nicholson played college football at North Carolina in the ACC. See every North Carolina draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/north-carolina-tar-heels.
How did Darrell Nicholson's NFL career turn out?
No regular-season snaps on record. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1982/darrell-nicholson.