Donnie Nickey was drafted No. 154 overall by the Tennessee Titans in the 2003 NFL Draft out of Ohio State. 123 regular-season games · 8 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #154
- Round
- 5
- Draft class
- 2003
- NFL games
- 123
- Career AV
- 8131st at Ohio State
The pick
How Donnie Nickey came off the board in 2003.
- Position
- Defensive back DB
- College
-
Ohio State
Big Ten at the draft
- Measurables
- 220 lbs
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
123 regular-season games · 8 career approximate value
- Games played
- 123
- Career approximate value
- 8131st among Ohio State picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 8100% of career value
- Final season
- 20107 years after the draft
Around pick 154
Who came off the board on either side of Donnie Nickey.
Minnesota
Notre Dame
Kansas State
Mississippi State
Ohio State in the 2003 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DB picks from Ohio State
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
Malcolm Jenkins
DB · NO · 2009
Ohio State · 3× Pro Bowl
#23
Antoine Winfield
DB · BUF · 1999
Ohio State · 3× Pro Bowl
#8
Donte Whitner
DB · BUF · 2006
Ohio State · 2× Pro Bowl
#21
Nate Clements
DB · BUF · 2001
Ohio State · 1× Pro Bowl
#3
Shawn Springs
DB · SEA · 1997
Ohio State · 1× Pro Bowl
#271
Shaun Gayle
DB · CHI · 1984
Ohio State · 1× Pro Bowl
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Donnie Nickey in the 2003 NFL Draft
Donnie Nickey is a Defensive back out of Ohio State selected No. 154 overall by the Tennessee Titans in the 2003 NFL Draft. 123 regular-season games · 8 career approximate value Ohio State has produced 284 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 Donnie Nickey drafted?
Donnie Nickey was selected No. 154 overall by the Tennessee Titans in the 2003 NFL Draft (Rd 5, Pick 19). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2003/donnie-nickey.
What college did Donnie Nickey play for?
Donnie Nickey played college football at Ohio State in the Big Ten. See every Ohio State draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/ohio-state-buckeyes.
How did Donnie Nickey's NFL career turn out?
123 regular-season games · 8 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2003/donnie-nickey.