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10 things to know about Texans linebacker Nick Niemann

Mar 31, 2025 at 09:39 AM

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Born in Waterloo, Iowa
Son of Jay Niemann, the defensive line coach at Iowa, who was also head coach at Simpson College from 2002-2007
Brother of 8th year NFL veteran linebacker Ben Niemann
As a sophomore at Sycamore (Illinois) High School, he and brother Ben helped team advance to state playoffs semifinals
Played collegiately at Iowa
Was Academic All-Big 10 all four years with Hawkeyes
Picked off a pass and returned it for a touchdown in a 2019 Holiday Bowl blowout of USC
Picked in sixth round of 2021 NFL Draft by Los Angeles Chargers
Has 86 career tackles in four years with the Chargers
Shares the same December 2 birthday with NFL QB Aaron Rodgers, pop superstar Britney Spears and actress Cathy Lee Crosby

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