17 Facts About Montae Nicholson

Montae Nicholson was born on December 4,1995 and is an American football free safety for the DC Defenders of the XFL.

Montae Nicholson played college football at Michigan State and was drafted by the Washington Redskins in the fourth round of the 2017 NFL Draft.

Montae Nicholson was named the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review Male Athlete of the Year.

Montae Nicholson chose Michigan State over offers from Florida State, Ohio State, Oregon, Penn State, Pittsburgh, and Virginia Tech, among others.

On May 11,2017, Montae Nicholson signed a four-year, 3 million contract.

Montae Nicholson's concussion occurred in the last 45 seconds of the half after Nicholson attempted to tackle wide receiver Pierre Garcon, but lowered shoulder and took a blow directly to his head that knocked off his helmet and rendered him unconscious.

Montae Nicholson's concussion sidelined him for the next two games.

On December 19,2017, Montae Nicholson was placed on injured reserve.

Montae Nicholson finished his rookie season with 24 combined tackles, two pass deflections, and an interception in eight games and six starts.

Montae Nicholson started the first seven games before losing the starting job in Week 9 after the Redskins traded for Ha-Ha Clinton-Dix.

Montae Nicholson was placed on injured reserve on December 27,2019.

Montae Nicholson finished the season with 62 tackles, four passes defensed, and two interceptions through 13 starts.

Montae Nicholson was waived on March 23,2020, with a failed physical designation.

Montae Nicholson signed with the DC Defenders of the XFL on March 8,2023.

On December 18,2018, Montae Nicholson was arrested and charged with public swearing, intoxication, and misdemeanor assault in Ashburn, Virginia.

On November 14,2019, it was reported that the Loudoun County Sheriff's Office was investigating Montae Nicholson regarding the death of 21 year-old Julia Crabbe.

Crabbe's cause of death was linked to drug overdose, with Montae Nicholson not being officially charged.