Donnie Nickey
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| Tennessee Titans — No. 23 | |
| Safety | |
| Date of birth: April 25, 1980 | |
| Place of birth: Akron, Ohio | |
| Height: 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | Weight: 210 lb (95 kg) |
| National Football League debut | |
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| 2003 for the Tennessee Titans | |
| Career history | |
| College: Ohio State | |
| NFL Draft: 2003 / Round: 5 / Pick: 154 | |
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| Current status: Active | |
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| Stats at NFL.com | |
Donnie Orvin Nickey (born April 25, 1980 in Akron, Ohio) is an American football safety for the Tennessee Titans of the National Football League. He was originally drafted by the Titans in the fifth round of the 2003 NFL Draft. He played college football at Ohio State.
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[edit] Early years
Nickey attended Jonathan Alder High School in Plain City, Ohio and wore number 2, and was an All-Ohio running back and safety in football. He was also selected as an All-State center fielder as part of the 1998 OHSAA State Championship team (baseball).
[edit] College career
Nickey was a co-captain with Mike Doss on the 2002 NCAA National Championship team.
[edit] Professional career
Nickey was drafted by the Tennessee Titans in the 5th round (19th pick) of the 2003 NFL Draft. He has played his entire career with the Tennessee Titans. Most of his time comes in on special teams, where he has been a standout.
2006: Played in all 16 games and tied for third with 16 special teams tackles.
2005: Played in all 16 games and recorded 15 special teams tackles (tied for 3rd on team).
2004: Played in 15 games and recorded six starts on defense. Set career highs in every defensive category; totaling 34 tackles on defense and an additional 5 on special teams.
2003: Played in 13 regular season and two postseason games. Seven special teams tackles and lined up as a free safety in two games.
