A.J. Nicholson was drafted No. 157 overall by the Cincinnati Bengals in the 2006 NFL Draft out of Florida State. 2 regular-season games
2006 NFL Draft · Rd 5, Pick 24 · #157 overall
A.J. Nicholson Florida State Draft
A.J. Nicholson was drafted No. 157 overall by the Cincinnati Bengals in the 2006 NFL Draft out of Florida State. 2 regular-season games
- Overall pick
- #157
- Round
- 5
- Draft class
- 2006
- NFL games
- 2
The pick
How A.J. Nicholson came off the board in 2006.
- Position
- Linebacker LB
- College
-
Florida State
ACC at the draft
- Measurables
- 6'1" · 252 lbs
- Pre-draft board
- No. 142 prospect62.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
2 regular-season games
- Games played
- 2
- Final season
- 20060 years after the draft
Around pick 157
Who came off the board on either side of A.J. Nicholson.
Virginia Tech
Stanford
Alabama
Florida State in the 2006 draft
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Pat Watkins
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The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
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About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
A.J. Nicholson in the 2006 NFL Draft
A.J. Nicholson is a Linebacker out of Florida State selected No. 157 overall by the Cincinnati Bengals in the 2006 NFL Draft. 2 regular-season games 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 A.J. Nicholson drafted?
A.J. Nicholson was selected No. 157 overall by the Cincinnati Bengals in the 2006 NFL Draft (Rd 5, Pick 24). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2006/a-j-nicholson.
What college did A.J. Nicholson play for?
A.J. Nicholson 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 A.J. Nicholson's NFL career turn out?
2 regular-season games Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2006/a-j-nicholson.