Troy Niklas

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Troy Niklas
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Niklas in the 2014 NFL season.
No. 87
Position:Tight end
Personal information
Born: (1992-09-18) September 18, 1992 (age 29)
Fullerton, California
Height:6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)
Weight:270 lb (122 kg)
Career information
High school:Servite (Anaheim, California)
College:Notre Dame (2011–2013)
NFL Draft:2014 / Round: 2 / Pick: 52
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career NFL statistics
Receptions:19
Receiving yards:203
Receiving touchdowns:3
Player stats at NFL.com · PFR

Troy Niklas (born September 18, 1992) is a former American football tight end. He was drafted by the Arizona Cardinals in the second round of the 2014 NFL Draft. He played college football at Notre Dame.

High school[]

Niklas attended Servite High School in Anaheim, California. He was a two-way standout as both an offensive and defensive lineman. He helped lead Servite to 14–1 record in 2010, a second straight CIF Southern Section Pac-5 Division title and runner-up in state playoffs. He was named the Los Angeles Times lineman of the year as a senior in 2010.[1]

Also a standout athlete, Niklas was one of the state's top performers in the discus throw (top throw of 54.10 meters as a senior).[2]

Considered a four-star recruit by Rivals.com, he was rated the 24th-best offensive tackle prospect in the nation.[3] He accepted a scholarship from Notre Dame over offers from Stanford and USC.[4]

College career[]

Niklas attended the University of Notre Dame from 2011 to 2013. As a freshman, he played as a linebacker, appearing in 12 games with one start against Michigan State. He was moved to tight end as a sophomore.[5] Playing behind Tyler Eifert, he caught 5 passes for 75 yards and one touchdown. As a junior, he hauled in 32 receptions for 498 yards with five touchdowns.

On January 9, 2014, Niklas announced his intentions to forgo his remaining eligibility and enter the 2014 NFL Draft.[6]

Professional career[]

Pre-draft measurables
Height Weight Arm length Hand span 40-yard dash 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
6 ft 6 in
(1.98 m) 		270 lb
(122 kg) 		34+1⁄8 in
(0.87 m) 		10 in
(0.25 m)		 4.84 s 4.55 s 7.57 s 32 in
(0.81 m)		 9 ft 4 in
(2.84 m)		 27 reps
All values from NFL Combine[7]

Arizona Cardinals[]

Niklas was drafted by the Arizona Cardinals in the second round (52nd overall) of the 2014 NFL Draft.[8] He was the fourth tight end selected in 2014.

Niklas progress as a rookie was slowed due to his inability to participate in organized team activities after recovering from a hernia surgery in February.[9]

On September 27, 2016, Niklas was placed on injured reserve.[10]

In 2017, Niklas played in 15 games with 11 starts, recording 11 catches for 132 yards and one touchdown.

New England Patriots[]

On April 4, 2018, Niklas signed with the New England Patriots.[11] On July 27, Niklas was released by the team.[12]

Tampa Bay Buccaneers[]

On July 24, 2019, Niklas signed with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.[13] On July 29, 2019, Niklas was waived/injured by the Buccaneers and placed on injured reserve.[14] He was released on August 6.

Personal life[]

Niklas' uncle, Bruce Matthews, played at USC, was ninth overall pick in 1983 NFL Draft, earned Pro Bowl honors 14 times while playing with NFL Houston Oilers/Tennessee Titans from 1983–2001 and was elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2007.[15]

References[]

  1. ^ "Servite's Troy Niklas is selected The Times' lineman of the year". latimes.
  2. ^ "Football Talent Advisors". footballtalentadvisors.com.
  3. ^ "Troy Niklas". yahoo.com.
  4. ^ Andy Hutchins. "Troy Niklas Commits To Notre Dame Over USC On National Signing Day". SBNation.com. Vox Media.
  5. ^ "Chicago Sun-Times – Chicago : News : Politics : Things To Do : Sports". Chicago.
  6. ^ "2014 NFL draft – Troy Niklas of Notre Dame Fighting Irish forgoing final year of eligibility". ESPN.com.
  7. ^ "NFL Draft Profile: Troy Niklas". NFL.com. Retrieved February 26, 2018.
  8. ^ "Cardinals select Notre Dame tight end Troy Niklas with No. 52 pick in 2014 NFL Draft". Arizona Sports. May 10, 2014.
  9. ^ "Hernia surgery sidelines Niklas". espn.com. May 20, 2014. Retrieved February 26, 2018.
  10. ^ Urban, Darren. "Troy Niklas To IR; Cardinals Cut Canaday". AZCardinals.com. Archived from the original on April 8, 2018. Retrieved September 27, 2016.
  11. ^ "Patriots trade Brandin Cooks to LA Rams; Sign OL Luke Bowanko and TE Troy Niklas". Patriots.com. April 4, 2018.
  12. ^ "Patriots Sign WR Paul Turner; Release TE Troy Niklas". Patriots.com. July 27, 2018.
  13. ^ Smith, Scott (July 24, 2019). "Bucs Add USF CB Mazzi Wilkins, TE Troy Niklas". Buccaneers.com.
  14. ^ "Troy Niklas: Waived with injury designation". cbssports.com. July 29, 2019.
  15. ^ Feldman, Bruce (July 14, 2015). "The next Matthews brother is 15 and already 6-foot-4, 320 pounds". Fox Sports. Retrieved November 30, 2017.

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