Calvin Nicholson was drafted No. 300 overall by the New Orleans Saints in the 1989 NFL Draft out of Oregon State. 9 regular-season games · 1 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #300
- Round
- 11
- Draft class
- 1989
- NFL games
- 9
- Career AV
- 142nd at Oregon State
The pick
How Calvin Nicholson came off the board in 1989.
- Position
- Defensive back DB
- College
-
Oregon State
Pac-12 at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
9 regular-season games · 1 career approximate value
- Games played
- 9
- Career approximate value
- 142nd among Oregon State picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 1100% of career value
- Final season
- 19912 years after the draft
Around pick 300
Who came off the board on either side of Calvin Nicholson.
West Virginia
UT Martin
Maryland
Northern Arizona
Oregon State in the 1989 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DB picks from Oregon State
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
Jordan Poyer
DB · PHI · 2013
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Nahshon Wright
DB · DAL · 2021
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Reggie Tongue
DB · KC · 1996
Oregon State
#96
Keenan Lewis
DB · PIT · 2009
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#190
Al Afalava
DB · CHI · 2009
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#252
Alex Austin
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Oregon State
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Calvin Nicholson in the 1989 NFL Draft
Calvin Nicholson is a Defensive back out of Oregon State selected No. 300 overall by the New Orleans Saints in the 1989 NFL Draft. 9 regular-season games · 1 career approximate value Oregon State has produced 72 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 Nicholson drafted?
Calvin Nicholson was selected No. 300 overall by the New Orleans Saints in the 1989 NFL Draft (Rd 11). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1989/calvin-nicholson.
What college did Calvin Nicholson play for?
Calvin Nicholson played college football at Oregon State in the Pac-12. See every Oregon State draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/oregon-state-beavers.
How did Calvin Nicholson's NFL career turn out?
9 regular-season games · 1 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1989/calvin-nicholson.