Calvin Nicholas facts for kids

Calvin Lewis Nicholas (born June 11, 1964) is an American former professional football player. He played as a wide receiver for the San Francisco 49ers in the National Football League (NFL). A wide receiver is a player who runs routes and catches passes from the quarterback. Calvin Nicholas was chosen by the 49ers in the 1987 NFL draft. Before playing professionally, he played college football at Grambling State University.

Early Life and College Football

Calvin Lewis Nicholas was born on June 11, 1964. His hometown is Baton Rouge, Louisiana. He went to McKinley Senior High School in Baton Rouge.

After high school, he played college football for the Grambling State Tigers. This team is part of Grambling State University. He played from 1982 to 1986. In 1985, he took a year off from playing due to an injury. This is called being "redshirted" in college sports. It means a player can practice with the team but not play in games, saving a year of eligibility.

Playing in the NFL

The San Francisco 49ers picked Calvin Nicholas in the 1987 NFL draft. He was the 301st player chosen overall. He officially joined the team on July 22, 1987.

However, he was placed on injured reserve on August 31, 1987. This meant he could not play for the whole 1987 season. He played in seven games for the 49ers during the 1988 season. In those games, he caught one pass for 14 yards. He left the team on November 22, 1988.

Nicholas later signed with the Green Bay Packers on May 31, 1989. He stayed with them for a short time before being released on July 29, 1989.

Life After Football

After his football career, Calvin Nicholas became a school principal. He has worked at several high schools.

In 2015, he was the principal of Scotlandville Magnet High School in Baton Rouge. He later started a new job as the principal at East Iberville Elementary and High School.

Calvin Nicholas also has a son named Calvin Spears. His son also became a football player.