Rayshad Nichols

Rayshad Nichols (born June 9, 1998) is an American professional football defensive end. He played college football for the Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks.

Rayshad Nichols

Profile
Position	Defensive end
Personal information
Born	(1998-06-09) June 9, 1998 (age 27) 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
NFL draft	2022: undrafted
Career history
Baltimore Ravens (2022–2023) DC Defenders (2025)*
* Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career NFL statistics
Total tackles 4 Stats at Pro Football Reference

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] He was released on March 20, 2025.^[13]