Nicholas Lopez was drafted No. 157 overall by the Miami Dolphins in the 1997 NFL Draft out of Texas Southern. No regular-season snaps on record.
- Overall pick
- #157
- Round
- 5
- Draft class
- 1997
The pick
How Nicholas Lopez came off the board in 1997.
- Position
- Defensive end DE
- College
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Texas Southern
SWAC 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.
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About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Nicholas Lopez in the 1997 NFL Draft
Nicholas Lopez is a Defensive end out of Texas Southern selected No. 157 overall by the Miami Dolphins in the 1997 NFL Draft. No regular-season snaps on record. Texas Southern has produced 13 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 Nicholas Lopez drafted?
Nicholas Lopez was selected No. 157 overall by the Miami Dolphins in the 1997 NFL Draft (Rd 5). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1997/nicholas-lopez.
What college did Nicholas Lopez play for?
Nicholas Lopez played college football at Texas Southern in the SWAC. See every Texas Southern draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/texas-southern-tigers.
How did Nicholas Lopez's NFL career turn out?
No regular-season snaps on record. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1997/nicholas-lopez.