词条 | Troy Niklas |
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| name = Troy Niklas | image = Troy Niklas.JPG | image_size = 225 | alt = | caption = Niklas in the 2014 NFL season. | current_team = Free agent | number = | position = Tight end | birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1992|9|18}} | birth_place = Fullerton, California | death_date = | death_place = | height_ft = 6 | height_in = 6 | weight_lbs = 270 | high_school = Servite (Anaheim, California) | college = Notre Dame | draftyear = 2014 | draftround = 2 | draftpick = 52 | pastteams =
| pastteamsnote = yes | status = | highlights = | statweek = | statseason = 2017 | statlabel1 = Receptions | statvalue1 = 19 | statlabel2 = Receiving yards | statvalue2 = 203 | statlabel3 = Receiving touchdowns | statvalue3 = 3 | nflnew = troyniklas/2543628 | pfr = }} Troy Niklas (born September 18, 1992) is an American football tight end who is currently a free agent. He was drafted by the Arizona Cardinals in the second round of the 2014 NFL Draft. He played college football at Notre Dame. High schoolNiklas 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 careerNiklas 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{{nfl predraft| height ft = 6 | height in = 6 | weight = 270 | dash = 4.84 | ten split = | twenty split = | shuttle = 4.55 | cone drill = 7.57 | vertical = 32 | broad ft = 9 | broad in = 4 | bench = 27 | wonderlic = | arm span = 34⅛ | hand span = 10 | note = All values from NFL Combine[7] }} Arizona CardinalsNiklas 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 PatriotsOn April 4, 2018, Niklas signed with the New England Patriots.[11] On July 27, Niklas was released by the team.[12] Personal lifeNiklas' 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.[13] References1. ^{{cite web|url=http://articles.latimes.com/2011/jan/04/sports/la-sp-0104-troy-niklas-lineman-20110104|title=Servite's Troy Niklas is selected The Times' lineman of the year|work=latimes}} 2. ^{{cite web|url=http://footballtalentadvisors.com/blog/2014/05/|title=Football Talent Advisors|work=footballtalentadvisors.com}} 3. ^{{cite web|url=https://sports.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/recruiting/player-Troy-Niklas-98405|title=Troy Niklas|work=yahoo.com}} 4. ^{{cite web|url=https://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/2011/2/2/1970213/troy-niklas-commits-to-notre-dame-over-usc-on-national-signing-day|title=Troy Niklas Commits To Notre Dame Over USC On National Signing Day|author=Andy Hutchins|publisher=Vox Media|work=SBNation.com}} 5. ^{{cite web|url=http://www.suntimes.com/sports/colleges/21914772-419/notre-dames-niklas-an-lb-as-a-freshman-excited-about-chance-to-replace-te-eifert.html|title=Chicago Sun-Times – Chicago : News : Politics : Things To Do : Sports|work=Chicago}} 6. ^{{cite web|url=http://espn.go.com/nfl/draft2014/story/_/id/10272014/2014-nfl-draft-troy-niklas-notre-dame-fighting-irish-forgoing-final-year-eligibility|title=2014 NFL draft – Troy Niklas of Notre Dame Fighting Irish forgoing final year of eligibility|work=ESPN.com}} 7. ^{{cite web| title=NFL Draft Profile: Troy Niklas| url=http://www.nfl.com/draft/2014/profiles/troy-niklas?id=2543628| accessdate=February 26, 2018| website=NFL.com}} 8. ^{{cite web|url=http://arizonasports.com/40/1730883/Cardinals-select-Notre-Dame-tight-end-Troy-Niklas-with-No-52-second-pick-in-2014-NFL-Draft|title=Cardinals select Notre Dame tight end Troy Niklas with No. 52 pick in 2014 NFL Draft|date=May 10, 2014|work=Arizona Sports}} 9. ^{{cite web| title=Hernia surgery sidelines Niklas| url=http://www.espn.com/blog/arizona-cardinals/post/_/id/6464?redirected=true| accessdate=February 26, 2018| website=espn.com| date=May 20, 2014}} 10. ^{{cite web|title=Troy Niklas To IR; Cardinals Cut Canaday|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180408035059/http://www.azcardinals.com/news-and-events/article-2/Troy-Niklas-To-IR-Cardinals-Cut-Canaday/9b71085d-cef0-4e5b-85ca-64212901c002|author=Urban, Darren|website=AZCardinals.com|accessdate=September 27, 2016}} 11. ^{{cite web|title=Patriots trade Brandin Cooks to LA Rams; Sign OL Luke Bowanko and TE Troy Niklas|url=https://www.patriots.com/news/patriots-trade-brandin-cooks-to-la-rams-sign-ol-luke-bowanko-and-te-troy--328081|website=Patriots.com|date=April 4, 2018}} 12. ^{{cite web|title=Patriots Sign WR Paul Turner; Release TE Troy Niklas|url=https://www.patriots.com/news/patriots-sign-wr-paul-turner-release-te-troy-niklas|website=Patriots.com|date=July 27, 2018}} 13. ^{{cite news|last1=Feldman|first1=Bruce|title=The next Matthews brother is 15 and already 6-foot-4, 320 pounds|url=https://www.foxsports.com/college-football/story/2015-sec-media-days-texas-am-aggies-mike-matthews-little-bro-luke-071415|accessdate=November 30, 2017|publisher=Fox Sports|date=July 14, 2015}} External links
10 : 1992 births|Living people|Sportspeople from Fullerton, California|Players of American football from California|American football tight ends|American football linebackers|Notre Dame Fighting Irish football players|Arizona Cardinals players|New England Patriots players|Matthews football family |
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