Nick Niemann

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Nick Niemann
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Niemann with the Los Angeles Chargers in 2021
No. 31 – Los Angeles Chargers
Position: Linebacker
Personal information
Born: (1997-12-02) December 2, 1997 (age 27)
Waterloo, Iowa, U.S.
Height:6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight:244 lb (111 kg)
Career information
High school: Sycamore (Sycamore, Illinois)
College: Iowa (2016–2020)
NFL draft: 2021  / round: 6 / pick: 185
Career history
Roster status:Active
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics as of 2024
Total tackles:86
Fumble recoveries:1
Pass deflections:3
Interceptions:1
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Nick Niemann (born December 2, 1997) is an American professional football linebacker for the Los Angeles Chargers 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.

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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

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 in
(1.91 m)		234 lb
(106 kg)		32+5⁄8 in
(0.83 m)		9+1⁄8 in
(0.23 m)		4.51 s1.56 s2.63 s4.23 s6.67 s33.5 in
(0.85 m)		10 ft 1 in
(3.07 m)		19 reps
All values from Pro Day [4] [5]

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]

Personal life

Niemann is the brother of former Iowa linebacker (and current Detroit Lions linebacker) Ben Niemann. [10] His Father is Jay Niemann an assistant coach at Iowa.

References

  1. ↑ Borquez, Gavino (May 1, 2021). "Chargers pick Iowa LB Nick Niemann with No. 185 overall selection". Chargers Wire. USA Today. Retrieved October 2, 2024.
  2. ↑ "Nick Niemann Recruiting Profile". 247Sports.com.
  3. ↑ "Nick Niemann 247". 247Sports.com.
  4. ↑ "2021 NFL Draft Scout Nick Niemann College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved April 3, 2023.
  5. ↑ "Nick Niemann 2021 NFL Draft Profile". insider.espn.com. Retrieved April 3, 2023.
  6. ↑ Leistikow, Chad. "NFL Draft 2021: Los Angeles Chargers select Iowa's Nick Niemann in the sixth round". HawkCentral.
  7. ↑ "2021 NFL All-Rookie Team". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved July 27, 2024.
  8. ↑ "Los Angeles Chargers Reduce Roster to 53 Players". Chargers.com. August 27, 2024.
  9. ↑ "Chargers Activate Nick Niemann; Sign Tony Jefferson to Active Roster". Chargers.com. October 12, 2024.
  10. ↑ "Nick Niemann Bio". Iowa Athletics.


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