Rayshad Nichols

Total tackles:	4
	Stats at Pro Football Reference

Rayshad Nichols
DC Defenders
Position:	Defensive end
Personal information
Born:	June 9, 1998 (age 26); Bridge City, Louisiana, U.S.
Height:	6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight:	305 lb (138 kg)
Career information
High school:	L. W. Higgins (Marrero, Louisiana)
College:	Stephen F. Austin
Undrafted:	2022
Career history
	Baltimore Ravens (2022–2023); DC Defenders (2025–present);
Roster status:	Active
Career NFL statistics
Total tackles:
Total tackles:	4
	Stats at Pro Football Reference

Rayshad Nichols (born June 9, 1998) is an American professional football defensive end for the DC Defenders of the United Football League (UFL). He played college football at Stephen F. Austin.

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
Height	Weight	Arm length	Hand span	40-yard dash	10-yard split	20-yard split	20-yard shuttle	Three-cone drill	Vertical jump	Broad jump	Bench press
6 ft 2+7⁄8 in (1.90 m)	306 lb (139 kg)	33 in (0.84 m)	9 in (0.23 m)	5.35 s	1.82 s	3.06 s	4.78 s	7.64 s	29.5 in (0.75 m)	8 ft 5 in (2.57 m)	19 reps
All values from Pro Day^[1]

Baltimore Ravens

After not being selected in the 2022 NFL draft, Nichols signed with the Baltimore Ravens as an undrafted free agent on April 30.^[2] On August 30, Nichols was waived by the Ravens.^[3] The following day, he was re-signed to the practice squad.^[4] Nichols was elevated to the active roster on December 31,^[5] and made his debut the following day against the Pittsburgh Steelers, playing fifteen snaps and recording four tackles.^[6] He signed a reserve/future contract on January 16, 2023.^[7]

On August 29, 2023, Nichols was waived by the Ravens and re-signed to the practice squad.^[8]^[9] He signed a reserve/future contract on January 29, 2024.^[10] Nichols was waived with an injury settlement on July 31.^[11]

DC Defenders

On January 23, 2025, Nichols signed with the DC Defenders of the United Football League (UFL).^[12]

References

^ "2023 NFL Draft Scout Rayshad Nichols College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved January 30, 2024.
^ Herder, Sam (April 30, 2022). "2022 FCS Undrafted Rookies Tracker". Hero Sports. Retrieved January 2, 2023.
^ Fried, Justin (August 31, 2022). "Ravens Practice Squad and Waiver Wire Tracker 2022: Live updates and analysis". Fansided. Retrieved January 2, 2023.
^ Barber, Kyle (August 31, 2022). "2022 Baltimore Ravens practice squad, waiver wire tracker, updated 53-man roster". Baltimore Beatdown. Retrieved January 2, 2023.
^ Rudden, Seve (December 31, 2022). "Ravens make multiple roster moves ahead of Week 17 vs. Steelers". Ravens Wire. Retrieved January 2, 2023.
^ "Rayshad Nicholss, Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft, College". Pro Football Reference. Retrieved January 2, 2023.
^ Mink, Ryan (January 16, 2023). "Ravens Sign Six Players to Reserve/Future Deals". BaltimoreRavens.com. Retrieved March 4, 2023.
^ Mink, Ryan (August 29, 2023). "10 Takeaways From Ravens' Initial 53-Man Roster". BaltimoreRavens.com. Retrieved July 7, 2024.
^ Mink, Ryan (August 31, 2023). "Ravens Add One More, Practice Squad Now Full". BaltimoreRavens.com. Retrieved July 7, 2024.
^ Mink, Ryan (January 29, 2024). "Ravens Sign 10 Players to Reserve/Future Deals". BaltimoreRavens.com. Retrieved July 7, 2024.
^ "Rayshad Nichols: Dropped by Baltimore". CBS Sports. Retrieved August 1, 2024.
^ "UFL Transactions". UFLBoard.com. Retrieved January 24, 2025.

External links

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[1] "2023 NFL Draft Scout Rayshad Nichols College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved January 30, 2024.

[2] Herder, Sam (April 30, 2022). "2022 FCS Undrafted Rookies Tracker". Hero Sports. Retrieved January 2, 2023.

[3] Fried, Justin (August 31, 2022). "Ravens Practice Squad and Waiver Wire Tracker 2022: Live updates and analysis". Fansided. Retrieved January 2, 2023.

[4] Barber, Kyle (August 31, 2022). "2022 Baltimore Ravens practice squad, waiver wire tracker, updated 53-man roster". Baltimore Beatdown. Retrieved January 2, 2023.

[5] Rudden, Seve (December 31, 2022). "Ravens make multiple roster moves ahead of Week 17 vs. Steelers". Ravens Wire. Retrieved January 2, 2023.

[6] "Rayshad Nicholss, Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft, College". Pro Football Reference. Retrieved January 2, 2023.

[7] Mink, Ryan (January 16, 2023). "Ravens Sign Six Players to Reserve/Future Deals". BaltimoreRavens.com. Retrieved March 4, 2023.

[8] Mink, Ryan (August 29, 2023). "10 Takeaways From Ravens' Initial 53-Man Roster". BaltimoreRavens.com. Retrieved July 7, 2024.

[9] Mink, Ryan (August 31, 2023). "Ravens Add One More, Practice Squad Now Full". BaltimoreRavens.com. Retrieved July 7, 2024.

[10] Mink, Ryan (January 29, 2024). "Ravens Sign 10 Players to Reserve/Future Deals". BaltimoreRavens.com. Retrieved July 7, 2024.

[11] "Rayshad Nichols: Dropped by Baltimore". CBS Sports. Retrieved August 1, 2024.

[12] "UFL Transactions". UFLBoard.com. Retrieved January 24, 2025.

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