Donnie Nickey (OSU '98-'03) was a safety and captain on the 2002 national championship team that defeated the goliath Miami Hurricanes 31-24 in double OT. Donnie went on to have a very successful career in the NFL playing eight seasons with the Tennessee Titans. Donnie resides in Nashville, TN with his wife and children. Donnie joined BILT as the director of the legacy program in January, 2024. 

BILT's legacy program is aiming to provide business opportunities to former collegiate athletes looking to give back to their university and community by mentoring current athletes in their BILT business relationships in exchange for a small portion of the equity in the associated business. The former athlete adds further value to these deals as an established name and experienced voice to guide our BILT athletes.