1. Troy Niklas was born on September 18,1992 and is an American former professional football player who was a tight end in the National Football League.
13 Facts About Troy Niklas
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Troy Niklas played college football for the Notre Dame Fighting Irish.
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Troy Niklas was a two-way standout as both an offensive and defensive lineman.
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Troy Niklas was named the Los Angeles Times lineman of the year as a senior in 2010.
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Also a standout athlete, Niklas was one of the state's top performers in the discus throw.
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Troy Niklas accepted a scholarship from Notre Dame over offers from Stanford and USC.
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Troy Niklas attended the University of Notre Dame from 2011 to 2013.
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On January 9,2014, Troy Niklas announced his intentions to forgo his remaining eligibility and enter the 2014 NFL draft.
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Troy Niklas was drafted by the Arizona Cardinals in the second round of the 2014 NFL draft.
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Troy Niklas was the fourth tight end selected in 2014.
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On September 27,2016, Troy Niklas was placed on injured reserve.
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In 2017, Troy Niklas played in 15 games with 11 starts, recording 11 catches for 132 yards and one touchdown.
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On July 24,2019, Troy Niklas signed with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.