Place of birth: Akron, Ohio Height 1.91 m Position Safety Role American football safety Education Ohio State University | Name Donnie Nickey Career start 2002 College: Ohio State Weight 95 kg | |
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Date of birth: (1980-04-25) April 25, 1980 (age 35) NFL draft: 2003 / Round: 5 / Pick: 154 Number 23 (Tennessee Titans / Safety) | ||
Donnie Nickey: Football Safety
Donnie Orvin Nickey (born April 25, 1980) is a former American football safety. He played college football at Ohio State and was drafted by the Tennessee Titans in the fifth round of the 2003 NFL Draft.
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Early years
Nickey attended Jonathan Alder High School in Plain City, Ohio, and wore number 2, and was an All-Ohio running back. He also played free safety in football. In addition to his football talent he was selected as an All-State center fielder as part of the 1998 OHSAA State Championship team (baseball).
College career
Nickey was a co-captain with Mike Doss on the 2002 NCAA National Championship team.
Professional career
Nickey was drafted by the Tennessee Titans in the 5th round (19th pick) of the 2003 NFL Draft. He played his entire career with the Tennessee Titans. Most of his time playing time logged on special teams, where he had been label as an 'Ace'.
He was released by the Titans on July 25, 2011.
Personal life
Nickey is married, and currently lives in Jackson, Tennessee. As of April 2017, he is entering his second year as varsity Head Coach of the Jackson-North Side Indians. Donnie Nickey was recently a special guest on "The Bucket List Radio Show" that's airs on Star 107.7 in Jackson,Tennessee and is hosted by the First Family of Travel, Anita,Brandon and Adam Battershell.