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Profile
Age
28
Yrs Pro
5
Drafted
2021 · R6 · #185
Frame & Athleticism2021 Combine · vs all LBs 2000-2024
40-Yard Dash4.4596th · Elite
Vertical Jump33.544th · Average
Broad Jump12172nd · Above Avg
3-Cone Drill6.6794th · Elite
20-Yd Shuttle4.1482nd · Above Avg
Career5 NFL seasons on active rosters
Seasons
5
Games on Roster
74
Career Production
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Contract1 yr remaining · $2.11M in cap hits 2026
Total value$2.3M
Guaranteed$500K
Per year$2.3M
Seasons left1 thru 2026
22% guaranteed78% not guaranteedSigned 2026
Cap hit by season
$2.1M
2026out
FA
2027 Guaranteed salaryRest of the cap hit
If released before June 1First season a cut saves cap: 2026
2026Dead money$500KSaves$1.6M
2026 cap hit: $1.31M base salary, $500K prorated bonus, $297K other bonuses.
Cap hit ranks #65 of 223 active LBs.
2026 dead money if released: $500K before June 1, $500K after June 1. If traded: $500K before June 1, $500K after June 1.
2026 Position Rating#119 of 127 linebackers · through week 8
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Tackles per game1.311th
Tackles for loss per game0.019th
Sacks and QB hits per game0.021st
Passes defended and interceptions per game0.022nd
Forced fumbles per game0.037th
Percentile among 127 linebackers with enough playing time. 6 games this season. His 2025 rating (29) counts for 40% of this one, less as he plays more. Rated on tackles and ball production: play-by-play does not record who covered each throw. Source: NFL play-by-play via nflverse, and FTN charting.
Grades & Position RankVs active LBs
Overall
13th
Production
18th
Size
52nd
Cap Hit
71st
Tenure
69th
Transaction History1 entry
Jan 7, 2026StatusGB: Reinstated LB Nick Niemann from injured reserve—
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