Ricky Nichols was drafted No. 200 overall by the Indianapolis Colts in the 1985 NFL Draft out of East Carolina. 3 regular-season games
- Overall pick
- #200
- Round
- 8
- Draft class
- 1985
- NFL games
- 3
The pick
How Ricky Nichols came off the board in 1985.
- Position
- Wide receiver WR
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
3 regular-season games
- Games played
- 3
- Final season
- 19850 years after the draft
Around pick 200
Who came off the board on either side of Ricky Nichols.
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Oklahoma
Virginia Tech
East Carolina in the 1985 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
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The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Ricky Nichols in the 1985 NFL Draft
Ricky Nichols is a Wide receiver out of East Carolina selected No. 200 overall by the Indianapolis Colts in the 1985 NFL Draft. 3 regular-season games East Carolina has produced 55 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 Ricky Nichols drafted?
Ricky Nichols was selected No. 200 overall by the Indianapolis Colts in the 1985 NFL Draft (Rd 8). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1985/ricky-nichols.
What college did Ricky Nichols play for?
Ricky Nichols played college football at East Carolina in the American. See every East Carolina draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/east-carolina-pirates.
How did Ricky Nichols's NFL career turn out?
3 regular-season games Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1985/ricky-nichols.