Montae Nicholson was drafted No. 123 overall by the Washington Commanders in the 2017 NFL Draft out of Michigan State. 35 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 10 career approximate value
2017 NFL Draft · Rd 4, Pick 17 · #123 overall
Montae Nicholson Michigan State Draft
Montae Nicholson was drafted No. 123 overall by the Washington Commanders in the 2017 NFL Draft out of Michigan State. 35 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 10 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #123
- Round
- 4
- Draft class
- 2017
- NFL games
- 35
- Years as starter
- 1
- Career AV
- 1054th at Michigan State
The pick
How Montae Nicholson came off the board in 2017.
- Position
- Safety S
- Measurables
- 6'2" · 212 lbs
- Hometown
- Monroeville, PA
- Pre-draft board
- No. 147 prospect61.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
35 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 10 career approximate value
- Games played
- 35
- Seasons as a starter
- 1
- Career approximate value
- 1054th among Michigan State picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 10100% of career value
- Final season
- 20192 years after the draft
Around pick 123
Who came off the board on either side of Montae Nicholson.
Utah
San Diego State
Tennessee · 1× Pro Bowl
Eastern Washington
Michigan State in the 2017 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other S picks from Michigan State
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Montae Nicholson in the 2017 NFL Draft
Montae Nicholson is a Safety out of Michigan State selected No. 123 overall by the Washington Commanders in the 2017 NFL Draft. 35 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 10 career approximate value Michigan State has produced 147 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 Montae Nicholson drafted?
Montae Nicholson was selected No. 123 overall by the Washington Commanders in the 2017 NFL Draft (Rd 4, Pick 17). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2017/montae-nicholson.
What college did Montae Nicholson play for?
Montae Nicholson played college football at Michigan State in the Big Ten. See every Michigan State draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/michigan-state-spartans.
How did Montae Nicholson's NFL career turn out?
35 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 10 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2017/montae-nicholson.