2013 DRAFT GUIDE
 #54 Stephen Nicholas
 Pos: Linebacker
NFL Team: ATL
Injury: OK
 Experience: 6
College: South Florida
Height: 75
Weight: 236
Born: 5/1/1983
 Year  Tm  Gm  Tackles  Assists  Sacks  Pass Def  Fum Rec  Ints  TDs 
2011ATL1017170.01100
2010ATL1664140.02010
2009ATL1666143.03100
2008ATL161641.02000
2007ATL132941.00100

Summary

The Falcons made some strides defensively last season, moving up to 12th overall for the season. Atlanta still struggled in pass defense (20th overall) but played better overall as a unit. The addition of cornerback Asante Samuel should help the pass defense even more this season. Brent Grimes and Samuel form a pretty good duo in the secondary for the Falcons. And if safety William Moore can stay healthy, the pass defense could be a strength. The Falcons had a bit of a down year rushing the passer but have the players in place to post some nice sack totals (i.e. John Abraham, Ray Edwards). The rush defense is stout for the Falcons with Corey Peters and Jordan Babineaux clogging the middle. The special teams are decent with Harry Douglas and Dominique Franks handling the return duties. Douglas is shifty in the open field with some big-play ability.
FANTASY OUTLOOK
The Falcons' defense continues to make strides, but still aren't an every-week starter for fantasy teams. Atlanta remains a spot play but are worthy of a platoon role for fantasy teams. They have some upside with an emerging secondary and a pass rush that can generate some sacks.

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Notes

Jun 18 04:13 pm
Atlanta Falcons LB Sean Weatherspoon (knee) and Stephen Nicholas (hernia) both participated in minicamp practice Thursday, June 18.
Source: KFFL.com
Jun 12 12:23 pm
Atlanta Falcons LBs Sean Weatherspoon (knee) and Stephen Nicholas (hernia) are both expected to be ready for the team's mandatory minicamp that takes place next week. 'I'm fairly confident that when we start our mandatory minicamp that both of those guys will be out there,' Smith said. 'They have done probably more workload over on the side with the trainers than what they would put in during a particular practice. We think they're real close. We want to make sure that they get another couple of days with the trainers before we bring them out.'
Source: KFFL.com
May 23 03:12 pm
Atlanta Falcons LB Stephen Nicholas (hernia) and LB Sean Weatherspoon (knee) will not be able to participate in organized team activities next week because they are recovering from offseason surgeries. Both are expected to take part in OTAs in June and will be ready for the team's minicamp.
Source: KFFL.com
Jan 18 04:02 pm
Atlanta Falcons LB Stephen Nicholas (foot), CB Christopher Owens (hamstring) and SS William Moore (hand) fully participated in practice Friday, Jan. 18, and are listed as probable for the NFC Championship Game.
Source: KFFL.com
Jan 17 05:32 pm
Atlanta Falcons LB Stephen Nicholas (foot) and SS William Moore (hand) fully participated in practice Thursday, Jan. 17.
Source: KFFL.com
Jan 16 11:23 pm
Atlanta Falcons LB Stephen Nicholas (foot) was able to practice fully Wednesday, Jan. 16.
Source: KFFL.com
Nov 27 05:23 pm
Atlanta Falcons T Sam Baker (groin), WR Kevin Cone (groin), WR Harry Douglas (ankle), S Charles Mitchell (calf), LB Stephen Nicholas (knee), TE Michael Palmer (back), DT Vance Walker (ribs) and LB Sean Weatherspoon (ankle) were all limited in practice Tuesday, Nov. 27.
Source: KFFL.com
Oct 15 03:42 pm
Atlanta Falcons LB Stephen Nicholas (ankle) was limited to only special teams work in Week 6 because of his ankle injury. Head coach Mike Smith said Nicholas was limited in order to have him healthy in upcoming weeks.
Source: KFFL.com
Oct 10 05:13 pm
Atlanta Falcons LB Stephen Nicholas (ankle), TE Michael Palmer (shoulder) and RB Antone Smith (hamstring) did not practice Wednesday, Oct. 10.
Source: KFFL.com
Oct 08 05:12 pm
Atlanta Falcons head coach Mike Smith said the team hopes LB Stephen Nicholas' (ankle) ankle injury will improve over the next few days. Nicholas tried to re-enter the game Week 5 after suffering the injury but had to leave the game for a second time.
Source: KFFL.com

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  #9  Dallas CowboysDAL11
  #10  Atlanta FalconsATL6
  #11  New York GiantsNYG9
  #12  Houston TexansHOU8
  #13  St. Louis RamsSTL11
  #14  Philadelphia EaglesPHI12
  #15  New York JetsNYJ10
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  #17  Washington RedskinsWAS5
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  #19  Tennessee TitansTEN8
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  #23  Cleveland BrownsCLE10
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