Calvin Nicholas was drafted No. 301 overall by the San Francisco 49ers in the 1987 NFL Draft out of Grambling St.. 7 regular-season games
- Overall pick
- #301
- Round
- 11
- Draft class
- 1987
- NFL games
- 7
The pick
How Calvin Nicholas came off the board in 1987.
- Position
- Wide receiver WR
- College
- Grambling St.
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
7 regular-season games
- Games played
- 7
- Final season
- 19881 years after the draft
Around pick 301
Who came off the board on either side of Calvin Nicholas.
Washington
Montana State
Tennessee
Temple
Grambling St. in the 1987 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other WR picks from Grambling St.
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Calvin Nicholas in the 1987 NFL Draft
Calvin Nicholas is a Wide receiver out of Grambling St. selected No. 301 overall by the San Francisco 49ers in the 1987 NFL Draft. 7 regular-season games Grambling St. has produced 31 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 Calvin Nicholas drafted?
Calvin Nicholas was selected No. 301 overall by the San Francisco 49ers in the 1987 NFL Draft (Rd 11). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1987/calvin-nicholas.
What college did Calvin Nicholas play for?
Calvin Nicholas played college football at Grambling St.. See every Grambling St. draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/gramblingstate.
How did Calvin Nicholas's NFL career turn out?
7 regular-season games Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1987/calvin-nicholas.