Parry Nickerson is headed to a franchise that has much more than a sprinkling of Louisiana flavor.
The former Tulane standout cornerback was selected by the New York Jets in the sixth round with the 179th overall pick in the 2108 NFL Draft.
The 5-foot-10, 182-pound defensive back was one of the top performers at the combine running tying Browns first-round draft pick Denzel Ward and Carolina Panthers second-round pick Dont Jackson for the fastest 40-yard dash of all prospects.
Nickerson joins a franchise that boast alums from both LSU and Louisiana-Lafayette in standout rookie safety Jamal Adams and surprise contributor Elijah McGuire.