Bilal Nichols was drafted No. 145 overall by the Chicago Bears in the 2018 NFL Draft out of Delaware. 104 regular-season games · 5 seasons as a starter · 37 career approximate value
2018 NFL Draft · Rd 5, Pick 8 · #145 overall
Bilal Nichols Delaware Draft
Bilal Nichols was drafted No. 145 overall by the Chicago Bears in the 2018 NFL Draft out of Delaware. 104 regular-season games · 5 seasons as a starter · 37 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #145
- Round
- 5
- Draft class
- 2018
- NFL games
- 104
- Years as starter
- 5
- Career AV
- 373rd at Delaware
The pick
How Bilal Nichols came off the board in 2018.
- Position
- Defensive tackle DT
- College
-
Delaware
CAA at the draft
- Measurables
- 6'4" · 306 lbs
- Hometown
- Andrews, TX
- Pre-draft board
- No. 163 prospect59.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
104 regular-season games · 5 seasons as a starter · 37 career approximate value
- Games played
- 104
- Seasons as a starter
- 5
- Career approximate value
- 373rd among Delaware picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 2259% of career value
- Final season
- 20257 years after the draft
Around pick 145
Who came off the board on either side of Bilal Nichols.
Purdue
Pennsylvania
Oklahoma State
Virginia
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Bilal Nichols in the 2018 NFL Draft
Bilal Nichols is a Defensive tackle out of Delaware selected No. 145 overall by the Chicago Bears in the 2018 NFL Draft. 104 regular-season games · 5 seasons as a starter · 37 career approximate value Delaware has produced 15 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 Bilal Nichols drafted?
Bilal Nichols was selected No. 145 overall by the Chicago Bears in the 2018 NFL Draft (Rd 5, Pick 8). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2018/bilal-nichols.
What college did Bilal Nichols play for?
Bilal Nichols played college football at Delaware in the CAA. See every Delaware draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/delaware-blue-hens.
How did Bilal Nichols's NFL career turn out?
104 regular-season games · 5 seasons as a starter · 37 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2018/bilal-nichols.