Nick Niemann, LB, Iowa. Ranked #249 overall on the 2021 consensus board (Round 7 projection); LA Chargers drafted him in Round 6, pick 185.
Player Production
Career USAGEHow often this player was on the field compared to others at the position. Listed as USG below
★ All‑Pro · † Pro Bowl
26ROLE PLAYER
| Yr | Team | W-L | TKL | TFL | PD | SNP% | USG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| '21 | LAC | 9-8 | 5 | — | 1 | 13% | 18 |
| '22 | LAC | 10-7 | — | — | — | 7% | 9 |
| '23 | LAC | 5-12 | 14 | 1 | 1 | 40% | 48 |
| '24 | LAC | 11-6 | 5 | — | 1 | 20% | 28 |
| Rookie Contract | — | 24 | 1 | 3 | 32% | 26 | |
| '25 | GB | 9-7 | 6 | 0 | 0 | — | — |
| Career | — | 30 | 1 | 3 | 32% | 26 | |
Special Teams
| Yr | Team | ST SNP% | ST SNAPS |
|---|---|---|---|
| '21 | LAC | 82% | 365 |
| '22 | LAC | 66% | 303 |
| '23 | LAC | 75% | 340 |
| '24 | LAC | 80% | 290 |
| '25 | GB | 60% | 114 |
| Career | 72% | 1412 | |
Size & Length
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Range Profile
Avg/BelowGoodGreatClass Peers *All LB in the 2021 draft class.
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Context
Height
6'3"
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Frame profile.
Weight
234 lbs
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Body mass profile.
Arm Length
32.625"
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Length profile.
Hand Size
9.125"
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Grip profile.
Athletic Profile
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Value
Range Profile
Avg/BelowGoodGreatClass Peers *All LB in the 2021 draft class.
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Context
Speed & Explosion
40 Yard Dash
4.45 sec.
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Speed over distance.
Vertical Jump
33.5"
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Explosiveness and leg strength.
Broad Jump
121"
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Explosiveness and leg strength.
Agility
10 Yard Split
N/A
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Initial burst.
3 Cone
6.67 sec.
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Agility and change of direction.
Short Shuttle
4.14 sec.
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Flexibility, burst, and balance.
Strength
Bench Press
N/A
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Upper-body strength.
CHALKTALK
Nick Niemann leads all LBs from the 2021 draft class in career solo tackles.