30 Facts About Dadi Nicolas

Dadi L'homme Nicolas was born on September 29,1992 and is a Haitian former professional gridiron football defensive end.

Dadi Nicolas attended Atlantic High School in Delray Beach, Florida.

Dadi Nicolas played college football at Virginia Tech, and was selected by the Kansas City Chiefs in the sixth round of the 2016 NFL draft.

Dadi Nicolas grew up in Florida and did not begin playing football until his senior year, instead lettering in basketball.

Dadi Nicolas was named to the Honorable mention all-area selection by The Palm Beach Post.

Dadi Nicolas was not highly recruited coming out of high school and enrolled at Virginia Tech on July 6,2011.

Dadi Nicolas began his career with the Virginia Tech Hokies by receiving a redshirt designation while training at the defensive end position.

Dadi Nicolas had a 38-inch vertical jump and ran a 4.63 40 yard dash time.

Dadi Nicolas began his first year of eligibility by receiving the Richard Bullock award for most improved player on the defense in spring practice.

Dadi Nicolas was awarded the Coaches Award on the defense.

Dadi Nicolas started out the season with a sack in the opener against the Alabama Crimson Tide.

Dadi Nicolas finished off the year playing 377 snaps, 313 on defense, one on offense, and 63 on special teams.

Dadi Nicolas had four sacks, 32 tackles, seven tackles for loss, and 13 quarterback hurries.

Dadi Nicolas was named as an honorable mention All-American by College Football News.

Dadi Nicolas claimed in the press conference after that it was not intentional.

Dadi Nicolas finished the season with 45 tackles with seven for loss and 2.5 sacks.

Dadi Nicolas was named to the 2015 All-ACC Third-team by the conference's coaches.

Dadi Nicolas complimented his athletic ability and burst to make up ground when chasing ball carriers.

Dadi Nicolas noted he tended to avoid contact, and that he had poor instincts covering the run.

Dadi Nicolas was selected by the Kansas City Chiefs in the sixth round, 203rd overall, of the 2016 NFL draft.

Dadi Nicolas commented that he would possibly end up on the practice squad as a rookie.

Dadi Nicolas mentioned he wanted to put on more weight and that he believed he had "great potential" at his new position.

Dadi Nicolas was placed on injured reserve on January 4,2017, after suffering a ruptured patellar tendon.

On September 2,2017, Dadi Nicolas was placed on the physically unable to perform list to start the 2017 season due to the injury suffered in January.

Dadi Nicolas was traded to the Cleveland Browns on May 2,2018, in exchange for tight end Randall Telfer.

On May 16,2018, Dadi Nicolas signed with the Seattle Seahawks.

Dadi Nicolas signed with the Washington Redskins on August 1,2018.

On May 14,2019, Dadi Nicolas was signed by the Indianapolis Colts.

Dadi Nicolas signed with the Calgary Stampeders of the Canadian Football League on April 16,2020.

Dadi Nicolas re-signed with the Stampeders on February 11,2021.