Shaun Nicholas is a 6'4", 197-pound cornerback from Harvey, Louisiana, who attended West Jefferson HS where he played both wide receiver and cornerback. Nicholas was a three-star recruit in the 2024 class with a rating of 0.833. In 2024, he appeared in 10 games and recorded a tackle on special teams. He runs a 4.5-second 40-yard dash, squats 370 pounds, and bench presses 300 pounds. Nicholas also competed in track. During the 2025 season, he logged 2 total tackles and 1 fumble recovery while appearing as a junior returning to Tulane.

Tulane2024 — present