Nickerson played two years for the Saskatchewan Roughriders, mainly seeing action as a kick return, but also some at wide receiver. Nickerson's career highlight was a 96 yard kickoff return for a touchdown in 2003.
| Year | Team | GP | TC | Yds | Avg | TD | Long | Rec | Yds | Avg | TD | Long |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | SASK | 9 | 5 | 59 | 11.8 | 0 | 26 | 8 | 103 | 12.9 | 0 | 34 |
| 2004 | SASK | 3 | 1 | 11 | 11 | 0 | 11 | 3 | 23 | 7.7 | 0 | 9 |
| Year | Team | KOR | Yds | Avg | TD | Long | PR | Yds | Avg | TD | Long |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | SASK | 17 | 402 | 23.6 | 1 | 96 | 24 | 178 | 7.4 | 0 | 22 |
| 2004 | SASK | 9 | 198 | 22 | 0 | 44 | 6 | 25 | 4.2 | 0 | 11 |