Nick Niemann
Niemann with the Los Angeles Chargers in 2021 | |||||||||||
| No. 32 – Houston Texans | |||||||||||
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| Position: | Linebacker | ||||||||||
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| Born: | December 2, 1997 Waterloo, Iowa, U.S. | ||||||||||
| Height: | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | ||||||||||
| Weight: | 244 lb (111 kg) | ||||||||||
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| High school: | Sycamore (Sycamore, Illinois) | ||||||||||
| College: | Iowa (2016–2020) | ||||||||||
| NFL draft: | 2021: 6th round, 185th pick | ||||||||||
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| Roster status: | Active | ||||||||||
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| Career NFL statistics as of 2024 | |||||||||||
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Nick Niemann (born December 2, 1997) is an American professional football linebacker for the Houston Texans of the National Football League (NFL). He was selected in the sixth round of the 2021 NFL draft.[1] He played college football for the Iowa Hawkeyes.
College career
Niemann was ranked as a three–star recruit by 247Sports.com coming out of high school.[2] He committed to Iowa on June 19, 2015.[3]
Professional career
| Height | Weight | Arm length | Hand span | 40-yard dash | 10-yard split | 20-yard split | 20-yard shuttle | Three-cone drill | Vertical jump | Broad jump | Bench press | |
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| 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) |
234 lb (106 kg) |
32+5⁄8 in (0.83 m) |
9+1⁄8 in (0.23 m) |
4.51 s | 1.56 s | 2.63 s | 4.23 s | 6.67 s | 33.5 in (0.85 m) |
10 ft 1 in (3.07 m) |
19 reps | |
| All values from Pro Day[4][5] | ||||||||||||
Los Angeles Chargers
Niemann was selected by the Los Angeles Chargers with the 185th pick in the sixth round of the 2021 NFL draft on May 1, 2021.[6] On May 16, 2021, Niemann signed his four-year rookie contract with Los Angeles. He was named to the PFWA All-Rookie Team.[7]
On August 27, 2024, Niemann was placed on injured reserve to begin the season.[8] He was activated on October 12.[9]
Houston Texans
On March 14, 2025, Niemann signed with the Houston Texans.[10]
Personal life
Niemann is the brother of former Iowa linebacker Ben Niemann.[11] His Father is Jay Niemann an assistant coach at Iowa.
References
- ^ Borquez, Gavino (May 1, 2021). "Chargers pick Iowa LB Nick Niemann with No. 185 overall selection". Chargers Wire. USA Today. Retrieved October 2, 2024.
- ^ "Nick Niemann Recruiting Profile". 247Sports.com.
- ^ "Nick Niemann 247". 247Sports.com.
- ^ "2021 NFL Draft Scout Nick Niemann College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved April 3, 2023.
- ^ "Nick Niemann 2021 NFL Draft Profile". insider.espn.com. Retrieved April 3, 2023.
- ^ Leistikow, Chad (May 1, 2021). "Los Angeles Chargers pick Iowa's Nick Niemann in the 2021 NFL Draft". HawkCentral. Retrieved May 16, 2025.
- ^ "2021 NFL All-Rookie Team". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved July 27, 2024.
- ^ "Los Angeles Chargers Reduce Roster to 53 Players". Chargers.com. August 27, 2024.
- ^ "Chargers Activate Nick Niemann; Sign Tony Jefferson to Active Roster". Chargers.com. October 12, 2024.
- ^ "Houston Texans Transactions (3-14-2025)". HoustonTexans.com. March 14, 2025.
- ^ "Nick Niemann Bio". Iowa Athletics.
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