Yosh Nijman

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Yosh Nijman
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Nijman at Packers training camp in 2019
No. 73 – Green Bay Packers
Position:Offensive tackle
Personal information
Born: (1995-09-15) September 15, 1995 (age 26)
Orange, New Jersey
Height:6 ft 7 in (2.01 m)
Weight:314 lb (142 kg)
Career information
High school:Columbia (Maplewood, New Jersey)
College:Virginia Tech
Undrafted:2019
Career history
Roster status:Active
Career NFL statistics as of Week 16, 2021
Games played:31
Games started:7
Player stats at NFL.com · PFR

Yosuah Hesdy Nijman (born September 15, 1995) is an American football offensive tackle for the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Virginia Tech.

Early years[]

Born in Orange, New Jersey to Surinamese parents, Nijman was raised in nearby Maplewood and played prep football at Columbia High School.[1]

Professional career[]

After playing four years at Virginia Tech, Nijman was signed by the Green Bay Packers as an undrafted free agent on May 3, 2019.[2] He was waived on August 31[3] and was signed to the practice squad the next day.[4] On November 26, he was promoted to the active roster;[5] however, on December 21, he was placed on injured reserve after suffering an elbow injury that would keep him out for the rest of the season.[6]

Nijman made the Packers' 53-man roster in 2020,[7] playing mostly on special teams.[8] He signed an exclusive-rights free agent tender with the Packers on May 6, 2021.[9][10]

Nijman was named the Packers' third-string left tackle to begin the 2021 season, behind David Bakhtiari and Elgton Jenkins. After Jenkins injured his ankle in a Week 2 victory over the Detroit Lions, and with Bakhtiari still rehabilitating a torn ACL suffered during the 2020 season, Nijman made his first career start in a Week 3 victory over the San Francisco 49ers. With Jenkins remaining out, Nijman retained the starting job for a Week 4 win against the Pittsburgh Steelers and a Week 5 win against the Cincinnati Bengals[11] before Jenkins finally returned for a Week 6 win against the Chicago Bears.[12]

Nijman was dubbed the "World's Biggest Robot"[13] by superstar teammate, quarterback Aaron Rodgers, after doing "The Robot" dance during a touchdown celebration.

References[]

  1. ^ Yosuah Nijman, Virginia Tech Hokies football. Retrieved October 25, 2020. "Hometown: Maplewood, N.J.; High School: Columbia... Born in Orange, New Jersey"
  2. ^ "Packers sign 11 rookie free agents". Packers.com. May 3, 2019. Retrieved October 25, 2020.
  3. ^ "Packers announce roster moves". Packers.com. August 31, 2019. Retrieved October 25, 2020.
  4. ^ "Packers sign 10 players to practice squad". Packers.com. September 1, 2019. Retrieved October 25, 2020.
  5. ^ Huber, Bill (September 1, 2019). "Packers Promote Nijman to 53-Man Roster". Packers.com. Retrieved October 25, 2020.
  6. ^ Williams, Charean (December 21, 2019). "Packers place Yosh Nijman on injured reserve, sign John Leglue". NBCSports.com. Retrieved October 25, 2020.
  7. ^ Spofford, Mike (September 5, 2020). "Here's the Packers' initial 53-man roster". Packers.com. Retrieved October 25, 2020.
  8. ^ "Yosuah Nijman Stats". Pro Football Reference. Retrieved January 4, 2021.
  9. ^ "2021 NFL Transactions: Signings – May". NFL.com. Retrieved May 6, 2021.
  10. ^ "Yosh Nijman signs tender". sports.yahoo.com. Retrieved May 6, 2021.
  11. ^ Wilde, Jason (September 26, 2021). "Down to third option at left tackle, Packers opt for unproven Yosh Nijman against 49ers". Madison.com. Wisconsin State Journal. Retrieved September 27, 2021.
  12. ^ Huber, Bill. "With Guarded Optimism, Packers Ready to Tackle Jenkins' Return". Sports Illustrated Green Bay Packers News, Analysis and More. Retrieved October 16, 2021.
  13. ^ Wilde, Jason (November 26, 2021). "Again missing David Bakhtiari and Elgton Jenkins, Packers turn once more to 'the world's biggest Robot' at left tackle — Yosh Nijman". Madison.com. Retrieved November 29, 2021.

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