Michael Niese

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Michael Niese
No. 62 – Detroit Lions
Position: Guard
Personal information
Born: (1998-01-13) January 13, 1998 (age 26)
St. Louis, Missouri, U.S.
Height:6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Weight:295 lb (134 kg)
Career information
High school: St. Louis University (St. Louis, Missouri)
College: Dayton (2016–2019)
Temple (2020–2021)
Undrafted: 2022
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Roster status:Active
Career NFL statistics as of 2023
Games played:1
Player stats at PFR

Michael Henry Niese (born January 13, 1998) is an American professional football guard for the Detroit Lions of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Dayton Flyers and the Temple Owls.

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Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
6 ft 3+1⁄4 in
(1.91 m)		303 lb
(137 kg)		32+3⁄8 in
(0.82 m)		9+5⁄8 in
(0.24 m)		5.04 s1.62 s2.89 s4.56 s7.46 s29.5 in
(0.75 m)		8 ft 7 in
(2.62 m)		23 reps
All values from Pro Day [1]

Denver Broncos

On June 9, 2022, Niese was signed to the Denver Broncos as an undrafted free agent after going unselected in the 2022 NFL draft. [2] He was waived on August 30, 2022. [3]

Chicago Bears

On September 12, 2022, Niese was signed to the practice squad of the Chicago Bears. [4]

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

On January 18, 2023, Niese signed a reserve/future contract with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. [5] He was waived on August 29, 2023. [4]

Detroit Lions

On August 31, 2023, Niese was signed to the practice squad of the Detroit Lions. [4] He made his NFL debut in week eleven of the 2023 season in a win over the Bears. [6] He signed a reserve/future contract on January 30, 2024. [7]

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References

  1. ↑ "2022 Draft Scout Michael Niese, Temple NFL Draft Scout College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved November 1, 2023.
  2. ↑ Wakeman, Travis (June 9, 2022). "Broncos undrafted free agent spotlight on OL Michael Niese". Predominantly Orange. Retrieved November 1, 2023.
  3. ↑ Lynch, Tim (August 30, 2022). "Denver Broncos waived offensive lineman Michael Niese". Mile High Report. Retrieved November 1, 2023.
  4. 1 2 3 "Michael Niese". footballdb.com. Retrieved January 4, 2024.
  5. ↑ "Buccaneers Sign Two Players To Futures Contracts". buccaneers.com. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
  6. ↑ "Michael Niese". Pro Football Reference. Retrieved November 23, 2023.
  7. ↑ "Detroit Lions sign 11 players to futures contracts". Pride of Detroit. SB Nation. January 30, 2024.


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