Gerald Nichols was drafted No. 187 overall by the New York Jets in the 1987 NFL Draft out of Florida State. 85 regular-season games · 10 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #187
- Round
- 7
- Draft class
- 1987
- NFL games
- 85
- Career AV
- 10111th at Florida State
The pick
How Gerald Nichols came off the board in 1987.
- Position
- Defensive tackle DT
- College
-
Florida State
ACC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
85 regular-season games · 10 career approximate value
- Games played
- 85
- Career approximate value
- 10111th among Florida State picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 660% of career value
- Final season
- 19936 years after the draft
Around pick 187
Who came off the board on either side of Gerald Nichols.
UCLA
Lafayette
Colorado State
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About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Gerald Nichols in the 1987 NFL Draft
Gerald Nichols is a Defensive tackle out of Florida State selected No. 187 overall by the New York Jets in the 1987 NFL Draft. 85 regular-season games · 10 career approximate value Florida State has produced 227 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 Gerald Nichols drafted?
Gerald Nichols was selected No. 187 overall by the New York Jets in the 1987 NFL Draft (Rd 7). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1987/gerald-nichols.
What college did Gerald Nichols play for?
Gerald Nichols played college football at Florida State in the ACC. See every Florida State draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/florida-state-seminoles.
How did Gerald Nichols's NFL career turn out?
85 regular-season games · 10 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1987/gerald-nichols.