DeatrickNichols
CBCBUSF
5'10" • 190lbs • 32y/o
- Overall Grade '17
- 81.3
- 52nd/473 - CBs
- Snap Count '17
- 789
- 37th/1396 - CBs
- Interceptions '17
- 3
- 39th/473 - CBs
- Pass Breakups '17
- 11
- 12th/473 - CBs
Deatrick
Nichols
CB
|
USF
Summary Bio
Summary Bio
Last updated: 10/29/2026
Deatrick Nichols was a cornerback for the Miami Dolphins who earned a 81.3 overall PFF defensive grade in the 2017 season, 52nd among 473 qualified cornerbacks. His PFF coverage grade of 81.0 ranked 56th among 473 qualified cornerbacks. His run-defense grade of 75.3 ranked 129th at the position.
He recorded 3 interceptions on the season. Nichols broke up 11 passes in coverage. He allowed a 58.6 passer rating when targeted by opposing quarterbacks. He surrendered 36 receptions in coverage. He also contributed 42 solo tackles in run support and open-field situations.
Career
Career
Teams
Year
Winnipeg Blue Bombers
2022 - Present
Houston Roughnecks (XFL)
2020
Arizona Cardinals
2018
USF Bulls
2014 - 2017
PFF Grades
PFF Grades
2017
Regular
Players receive a ranking if they qualify 25% of the maximum targets, run attempts or dropbacks at the position (depending on the metric).
OVERALL GRADE
81.3
AVG
52nd/473 CBs
COVERAGE GRADE
81.0
AVG
56th/473 CBs
PASS RUSH GRADE
56.2
AVG
288th/473 CBs
RUN DEFENSE GRADE
75.3
AVG
129th/473 CBs
Highest Graded Games
Highest Graded Games
vs PATE
91.7
Week 4, 2017
@ MDNA
85.1
Week 9, 2015
vs ILUN
84
Week 3, 2017
Lowest Graded Games
Lowest Graded Games
@ FLCE
39.5
Week 13, 2017
@ LATU
51.5
Week 8, 2017
@ NCEA
53.8
Week 10, 2015
Grades by Game
Grades by Game
There's no Grades by Game data available for this player.
Season Stats
Season Stats
2017
Regular
Players receive a ranking if they qualify 25% of the maximum targets, run attempts or dropbacks at the position (depending on the metric).
SOLO TACKLES
42
75th/473 CBs
INTERCEPTIONS
3
39th/473 CBs
TOTAL PRESSURES
0
247th/473 CBs
RECEPTIONS ALLOWED
36
409th/473 CBs
Defense
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Rank
75
th
Solo Tackles
42
27
th
Assists
10
35
th
Forced Fumbles
1
112
th
Stops
12
85
th
Sacks
0
453
rd
Missed Tackles
12
39
th
Interceptions
3
64
th
Passer Rating Allowed
58.6
116
th
Yards per Reception Allowed
11.3
247
th
Total Pressures
0
12
th
PBUs
11
409
th
Receptions Allowed
36
Rank
37
th
Total Snaps
789
79
th
Run Defense Snaps
352
160
th
Pass Rush Snaps
6
29
th
Coverage Snaps
431
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