Carl Nicks was drafted No. 164 overall by the New Orleans Saints in the 2008 NFL Draft out of Nebraska. 73 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 53 career approximate value
2008 NFL Draft · Rd 5, Pick 29 · #164 overall
Carl Nicks Nebraska Draft
Carl Nicks was drafted No. 164 overall by the New Orleans Saints in the 2008 NFL Draft out of Nebraska. 73 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 53 career approximate value
1× All-Pro 2× Pro Bowl
- Overall pick
- #164
- Round
- 5
- Draft class
- 2008
- NFL games
- 73
- Years as starter
- 4
- Career AV
- 5313th at Nebraska
- Pro Bowls
- 2
- All-Pro
- 1
The pick
How Carl Nicks came off the board in 2008.
- Position
- Offensive tackle T
- College
-
Nebraska
Big 12 at the draft
- Measurables
- 6'5" · 341 lbs
- Pre-draft board
- No. 92 prospect73.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
73 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 53 career approximate value
- Games played
- 73
- Seasons as a starter
- 4
- Career approximate value
- 5313th among Nebraska picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 4992% of career value
- Final season
- 20135 years after the draft
- Accolades
- 1× All-Pro · 2× Pro Bowl
Around pick 164
Who came off the board on either side of Carl Nicks.
Tennessee
West Virginia
Vanderbilt
UTEP
Nebraska in the 2008 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other T picks from Nebraska
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Carl Nicks in the 2008 NFL Draft
Carl Nicks is a Offensive tackle out of Nebraska selected No. 164 overall by the New Orleans Saints in the 2008 NFL Draft. 73 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 53 career approximate value Nebraska has produced 203 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 Carl Nicks drafted?
Carl Nicks was selected No. 164 overall by the New Orleans Saints in the 2008 NFL Draft (Rd 5, Pick 29). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2008/carl-nicks.
What college did Carl Nicks play for?
Carl Nicks played college football at Nebraska in the Big 12. See every Nebraska draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/nebraska-cornhuskers.
How did Carl Nicks's NFL career turn out?
73 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 53 career approximate value Accolades: 1× All-Pro · 2× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2008/carl-nicks.