Ben Niemann
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Born: | Des Moines, Iowa, U.S. | July 27, 1995||
Height: | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | ||
Weight: | 235 lb (107 kg) | ||
Career information | |||
High school: | Sycamore (IL) | ||
College: | Iowa | ||
Position: | Linebacker | ||
Undrafted: | 2018 | ||
Career history | |||
* Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |||
Career highlights and awards | |||
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Career NFL statistics as of 2023 | |||
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Player stats at NFL.com · PFR |
Ben Niemann (born July 27, 1995) is an American football linebacker who is a free agent. He has played in the NFL for the Kansas City Chiefs and Arizona Cardinals. He played college football at Iowa.
Early years
Niemann was born in
College career
Niemann played four seasons for the
Professional career
Height | Weight | Arm length | Hand span | 40-yard dash | 10-yard split | 20-yard split | 20-yard shuttle |
Three-cone drill | Vertical jump | Broad jump | Bench press | |
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6 ft 2+7⁄8 in (1.90 m) |
235 lb (107 kg) |
32 in (0.81 m) |
9+3⁄8 in (0.24 m) |
4.60 s | 1.70 s | 2.75 s | 4.25 s | 6.84 s | 33.5 in (0.85 m) |
9 ft 7 in (2.92 m) |
15 reps | |
All values from |
Kansas City Chiefs
Niemann signed with the
Niemann finished the 2019 regular season with 56 tackles and a pass defended and a fumble recovery in 16 games played (one start).[13] Niemann had six tackles in the postseason, including a tackle and a hit on San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo to force an errant throw on third down in the fourth quarter in the Chiefs Super Bowl LIV victory.[14]
In Week 3 of the 2020 season against the Baltimore Ravens on Monday Night Football, Niemann recorded his first career sack on Lamar Jackson and recovered a fumble lost by Jackson during the 34–20 win.[15] Overall, in the 2020 season, Niemann finished with 44 total tackles, one sack, and one forced fumble.[16]
Niemann re-signed with the Chiefs on March 17, 2021.[17]
Arizona Cardinals
Niemann signed with the Cardinals on June 16, 2022.[18] In 2022, Niemann played in all 17 games for Arizona with nine starts and made career-high 70 tackles with two tackles for loss, one fumble recovery, and one pass defended.[19]
Tennessee Titans
On April 17, 2023, Niemann signed with the Tennessee Titans.[20] He was waived on August 29, 2023.[21]
Denver Broncos
On September 1, 2023, Niemann was signed to the practice squad of the Denver Broncos.[22] He was promoted to the active roster on October 30.[23]
Personal life
Niemann is the son of Jay and Lou Ann Niemann. His father is currently the Assistant Defensive Line Coach and Defensive Recruiting Coordinator for Iowa and had previously served as the Defensive Coordinator at Rutgers and Northern Illinois and as the head coach at Simpson College. He has a younger brother, Nick Niemann, who currently plays linebacker for the Los Angeles Chargers.[24]
References
- ^ "Football: 2012 IFCA All-State teams". Chicago Tribune. November 16, 2012. Retrieved October 23, 2019.
- ^ Lange, Millie (November 22, 2013). "IHSA All-State Football Teams Named". TheXRadio.com. Retrieved October 23, 2019.
- ^ McDowell, Sam (August 13, 2018). "This Chiefs player was arguably the biggest standout in the preseason opener". The Kansas City Star. KansasCity.com. Retrieved October 26, 2018.
- ^ "2017 Roster-44 Ben Niemann-Stats". HawkeyeSports.com. Retrieved October 26, 2018.
- ^ "2018 NFL Draft Scout Ben Niemann College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved January 14, 2024.
- ^ "Iowa Pro Day Results". Iowa.Rivals.com. Retrieved January 14, 2024.
- ^ Carifio, Eddie (July 20, 2018). "Sycamore grad Niemann signs with Chiefs". Daily Chronicle. Retrieved September 28, 2018.
- ^ Sweeney, Pete (September 1, 2018). "How Ben Niemann beat out Ukeme Eligwe for the final Chiefs linebacker spot". Arrowhead Times. SB Nation. Retrieved September 28, 2018.
- ^ "Kansas City Chiefs at Los Angeles Chargers – September 9th, 2018 – Snap counts". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved September 28, 2018.
- ^ Sweeney, Pete; Trost, Aly (November 11, 2018). "Chiefs vs. Cardinals FINAL: Chiefs defeat Cardinals 26–14". Arrowhead Times. SB Nation. Retrieved November 12, 2018.
- USAToday.com. Retrieved November 12, 2018.
- ^ Goldman, Charles (February 20, 2019). "Chiefs 2018 rookie season review: LB Ben Niemann". Chiefs Wire. USA Today. Retrieved July 15, 2019.
- ^ Bock, Sean (January 19, 2020). "Hitchens, Niemann win AFC Championship, advance to Super Bowl". 247Sports.com. Retrieved February 3, 2020.
- ^ "Sycamore grad Ben Niemann and the Chiefs comeback to win Super Bowl LIV". WIFR. February 2, 2020. Retrieved February 3, 2020.
- ^ "Kansas City Chiefs at Baltimore Ravens – September 28th, 2020". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved September 29, 2020.
- ^ "Ben Niemann 2020 Game Log". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved March 18, 2021.
- ^ Goldman, Charles (March 17, 2021). "Chiefs to re-sign LB Ben Niemann on one-year deal". USAToday.com. Retrieved June 24, 2021.
- ^ Urban, Darren (June 16, 2022). "Cardinals Sign Josh Jackson, Ben Niemann After Tryouts". AZCardinals.com.
- SI.com. Retrieved May 1, 2023.
- ^ Wyatt, Jim (April 17, 2023). "Titans Agree to Terms with Veteran Linebacker Ben Niemann". TennesseeTitans.com. Retrieved April 17, 2023.
- ^ Wyatt, Jim (August 29, 2023). "Titans Trim Roster Ahead of NFL's Deadline". TennesseeTitans.com. Retrieved September 30, 2023.
- ^ DiLalla, Aric (September 1, 2023). "Broncos sign LB Ben Niemann to practice squad". DenverBroncos.com. Retrieved September 30, 2023.
- ^ DiLalla, Aric (October 30, 2023). "Broncos promote ILB Ben Niemann to active roster". DenverBroncos.com.
- ^ Kissel, BJ (August 28, 2018). "Football Has Always Come Easy to Chiefs' Rookie Linebacker Ben Niemann". Chiefs.com. Retrieved October 26, 2018.