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Troy Niklas

TE

Troy Niklas came into the league as a 2nd-round selection (52nd overall) in 2014, drafted out of Notre Dame. He last played in 2017 with ARI, a career spanning 4 NFL seasons. Size is his calling card, grading in the 92nd percentile among his peers. Across 4 NFL seasons, he has totaled 19 catches for 203 yards and 3 touchdowns.

Size

6'6", 270#

College

Notre Dame

Draft

Rd 2, 52nd overall (2014)

Seasons

2014–2017

2014 ScoutIndex Rating · TE

Methodology
50.4

62th percentile among TEs · limited sample

4 games · 3 targets

Role×0.14-0.90
Hands×0.1+0.45
Volume×0.12-0.79
Total EPA×0.22-0.20
EPA/target×0.3+0.51
Yards/target×0.12+0.69

2014 attribute card

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AthleticismReceivingRoleImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed18▶

Percentile of 40-yard dash time among TEs at the NFL Combine (faster = higher), 2000–present.

Burst34▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine TEs.

Agility7▶

Percentile of 3-cone + short shuttle among combine TEs (faster = higher).

Size92▶

Height/weight z-score vs. the TE cohort (from official bio, not combine-dependent).

Receiving

Hands76▶

Catch rate — receptions ÷ targets.

Deep Threat48▶

Average depth of target — receiving air yards ÷ targets.

YAC Ability70▶

Yards after catch ÷ reception.

Role

Target Share21▶

Share of the team's targets while on the field, target-weighted across the season.

Air-Yards Share24▶

Share of the team's total air yards, target-weighted across the season.

Impact

Efficiency74▶

Receiving EPA ÷ target — the Rating's largest component.

Volume23▶

Total targets this season.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2017ARI42.311111321
2016ARI39.631
2015ARI53.754332
2014ARI50.44338

Career profile

Across 4 NFL seasons on file, Troy Niklas has played in 23 regular-season games, all with ARI.

As a receiver he has caught 19 passes for 203 yards and 3 touchdowns. His most productive receiving season was 2017 with ARI: 132 yards and 1 touchdown in 11 games.

Career highs (regular season)

2014 splits

regular season

2014 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 2NYG1 rec, 16 yds, 0 TD52
Week 5DEN—42.6
Week 10LAR1 rec, 17 yds, 0 TD51.5
Week 11DET1 rec, 5 yds, 0 TD44

Troy Niklas — common questions

What position does Troy Niklas play?
Troy Niklas is listed as a TE.
Which teams has Troy Niklas played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Troy Niklas has played for ARI (2014–2017).
Where did Troy Niklas go to college?
Troy Niklas played college football at Notre Dame.
When was Troy Niklas drafted?
Troy Niklas was selected in round 2, 52nd overall, of the 2014 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Troy Niklas scored?
Troy Niklas has 3 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (3 receiving).
What is Troy Niklas's ScoutIndex Rating?
Troy Niklas rated 42.3 for 2017, the 29th percentile among TEs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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