Adam Nicolson (born August 13, 1984) is a former wide receiver in the

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. He wears the number 84, weighs 219 lbs. and is 6'4 tall. Nicolson attended the

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and played for the

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. From 2004 to 2006, he played in 19 games, in which Nicolson had 88 catches for 1572 yards. He also scored 12 touchdowns. In his playoff career, Nicolson averaged 69 receiving yards per game. During the 2006

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, he had 6 catches for 109 yards and a touchdown versus the

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. The Gee-Gees would lose the game, though. Nicolson was selected by the Lions in the first round (eighth overall) in the

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1984 births Living people BC Lions players Players of Canadian football from Ontario Canadian football wide receivers Ottawa Gee-Gees football players Sportspeople from North Bay, Ontario {{Canadianfootball-widereceiver-stub