J. R. Niklos
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| Cleveland Browns — No. 40 | |
| Fullback | |
| Date of birth: June 19, 1979 | |
| Place of birth: Worthington, Ohio | |
| Height: 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | Weight: 239 lb (108 kg) |
| National Football League debut | |
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| 2002 for the St. Louis Rams | |
| Career history | |
| College: Western Illinois | |
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John Russell Niklos (born, 19 June 1979 in Worthington, Ohio) is an American football fullback who has also played Corner, Safety, Linebacker, Tight End, Fullback, H-Back, and Tailback in his collegiate and professional career. Safety was his first position as a collegiate athlete, at The Ohio State University. Niklos played one season for the Buckeyes and soon thereafter transferred to Western Illinois University.
[edit] Pro career
After college, Niklos signed a free agent contract with the Seattle Seahawks. He was released after a brief stint with the team. He then was a member of the St. Louis Rams between 2002 and 2005. He then played a season in Germany with NFL Europa. Due to the cancellation of NFL Europa, Niklos returned to the United States, and signed with the Cleveland Browns.
[edit] References
- ^ Chance to play for Browns makes Cleveland next stop on Niklos' worldwide tour
- ^ Off The Rope
- ^ Niklos At Home In Macomb
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