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Nick Niemann

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Nick Niemann
Niemann with the Los Angeles Chargers in 2021
No. 31 – Green Bay Packers
PositionLinebacker
Roster statusActive
Personal information
Born (1997-12-02) December 2, 1997 (age 28)
Waterloo, Iowa, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Listed weight234 lb (106 kg)
Career information
High schoolSycamore (Sycamore, Illinois)
CollegeIowa (2016–2020)
NFL draft2021: 6th round, 185th overall pick
Career history
* Offseason or practice squad member only
Awards and highlights
Career NFL statistics as of 2025
Total tackles97
Fumble recoveries1
Pass deflections3
Interceptions1
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Nick Niemann (born December 2, 1997) is an American professional football linebacker for the Green Bay Packers 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.

College career

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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

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Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand spanWingspan40-yard dash10-yard split20-yard split20-yard shuttleThree-cone drillVertical jumpBroad jumpBench 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)		6 ft 4+7⁄8 in
(1.95 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]

Los Angeles Chargers

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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, 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]

Houston Texans

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On March 14, 2025, Niemann signed with the Houston Texans.[10] He was released on August 26, as part of the final roster cuts.[11]

Green Bay Packers

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On August 27, 2025, Niemann signed with the Green Bay Packers.[12] He was placed on injured reserve on November 1, due to a pectoral injury he suffered in Week 8 against the Pittsburgh Steelers.[13] Niemann was activated on January 7, 2026, ahead of the team's Wild Card matchup against the Chicago Bears.[14]

NFL career statistics

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Legend
Bold Career high

Regular season

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Year Team Games Tackles Interceptions Fumbles
GPGSCmbSoloAstSckTFLPDIntYdsAvgLngTDFFFR
2021LAC 170221570.001100.00000
2022LAC 1703030.000000.00000
2023LAC 1734022180.011000.00001
2024LAC 1302111100.001000.00000
2025GB 7011650.000000.00000
Total 7139754430.013100.00001
Source: pro-football-reference.com

Postseason

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Year Team Games Tackles Interceptions Fumbles
GPGSCmbSoloAstSckTFLPDIntYdsAvgLngTDFFFR
2022LAC 100000.000000.00000
2024LAC 101010.000000.00000
2025GB 101100.000000.00000
Career 302110.000000.00000
Source: pro-football-reference.com

Personal life

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Niemann is the brother of former Iowa linebacker Ben Niemann.[15] His father, Jay Niemann, is an assistant coach at Iowa.

References

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  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. Archived from the original on April 3, 2023. Retrieved April 3, 2023.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
  6. ↑ Leistikow, Chad (May 1, 2021). "Los Angeles Chargers pick Iowa's Nick Niemann in the 2021 NFL Draft". HawkCentral. Retrieved May 16, 2025.
  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. ↑ "Houston Texans Transactions (3-14-2025)". HoustonTexans.com. March 14, 2025.
  11. ↑ "Houston Texans Transactions (08-26-2025)". houstontexans.com. Retrieved August 27, 2025.
  12. ↑ "Packers sign LB Nick Niemann". packers.com. Retrieved August 27, 2025.
  13. ↑ "Packers sign LB Kristian Welch to active roster". Packers.com. November 1, 2025.
  14. ↑ "Packers activate LB Nick Niemann off injured reserve". packers.com. Retrieved January 22, 2026.
  15. ↑ "Nick Niemann Bio". Iowa Athletics.
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