Nick Niemann

Nick Niemann (born December 2, 1997) is an American football linebacker for the Los Angeles Chargers of the National Football League. He was selected with the 185th Pick of the 2021 NFL Draft.[1] He played college football at Iowa.

Nick Niemann
Niemann in 2021
No. 31 – Los Angeles Chargers
Position:Linebacker
Personal information
Born: (1997-12-02) December 2, 1997
Waterloo, Iowa
Height:6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight:244 lb (111 kg)
Career information
High school:Sycamore (Sycamore, Illinois)
College:Iowa
NFL Draft:2021 / Round: 6 / Pick: 185
Career history
Roster status:Active
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Tackles:22
Pass deflections:1
Interceptions:1
Player stats at NFL.com · PFR

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

Niemann was drafted by the Los Angeles Chargers with the 185th pick in the sixth round of the 2021 NFL Draft on May 1, 2021.[4] On May 16, 2021, Niemann signed his four-year rookie contract with Los Angeles.

Personal life

Niemann is the brother of former Iowa linebacker (and current Kansas City Chiefs linebacker) Ben Niemann.[5]

References
  1. Borquez, Gavino. "Chargers pick Iowa LB Nick Niemann with No. 185 overall selection". The Chargers Wire.
  2. "Nick Niemann Recruiting Profile". 247Sports.com.
  3. "Nick Niemann 247". 247Sports.com.
  4. Leistikow, Chad. "NFL Draft 2021: Los Angeles Chargers select Iowa's Nick Niemann in the sixth round". HawkCentral.
  5. "Nick Niemann Bio". Iowa Athletics.


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