(born September 1, 1965) is an American football coach and former player.
He played as linebacker for four teams over 16 seasons, from 1987 to 2002, in the National Football League (NFL).
Nickerson spent the prime of his career with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
The hiring of head coaches Sam Wyche and Tony Dungy allowed Nickerson to play in the middle in a 4–3 defense for both coaches; Nickerson played in a 3–4 defense with the Pittsburgh Steelers.
While playing in the 4–3, Nickerson went to five Pro Bowls, and was selected for the National Football League 1990s All-Decade Team.