Ahead of tonight’s showdown with the Dallas Cowboys to kick off the 2012-2013 NFL season, New York Giants wide receiver Hakeem Nicks has signed with Jordan Brand.
Today, Jordan Brand, a division of NIKE, Inc., announced the signing of Hakeem Nicks, Super Bowl champion and University of North Carolina’s all-time leader in receptions. One of the most dominant receivers in the game, Nicks joins fellow Jordan Brand football athletes Andre Johnson, LaMarr Woodley, Dwight Freeney, Charles Woodson, Josh Freeman and Michael Crabtree.
A first round selection of the Giants in 2009, Nicks holds numerous UNC football records that include most career receptions (181), most career TD receptions (21) and most single-season TD receptions (12). Entering his fourth season as a member of the New York Giants, Nicks boasts two seasons with over 70 receptions and 1,000 receiving yards as well winning Super Bowl XLVI.
“As a kid growing up in North Carolina, I always admired and appreciated Michael Jordan’s skillset and work ethic,” said Hakeem Nicks. I’m thrilled to be a part of the Jordan family.”Â
Taking the field tonight against the Dallas Cowboys, Hakeem Nicks is expected to wear the Jordan Super.Fly cleat in gray/blue/red.Â
