86 Kevin Niekamp

Kevin Niekamp Ohio State
Nationality
usa United States
Position
TE
Height
6'6"
Weight
240
Birthday
10/18/1972
Hometown
St. Henry, OH
High School
St. Henry
Current Team
Ohio State
Seasons
1991, 1992

Major: Undecided (1991-92)

Weight: 248 (1992), 240 (1991)

1992 Media Guide: Redshirted last year after injuring his right knee in preseason practice and undergoing total reconstructive surgery … also missed spring ball because of the injury … will have the green light for the first time this fall … coaches like his combination of size and strength and are anxious to have him healthy again … at a position where the Ohio State coaching staff is still looking for some answers … has the size to move inside (offensive tackle) at some point in his career.

1991 Media Guide: Outstanding tight end prospect who caught 15 passes for 220 yards as a senior despite missing five games with back spasms … Has good quickness for his size … Also recorded 60 tackles and eight sacks as a defensive end … Led high school to the state Division V (small school) championship as a senior when his team scored all 20 points in the fourth quarter of the championship game to overcome a 17-0 deficit … Was on his high school basketball team which captured the Division IV state crown in both 1990 and ’91 … Was the most valuable player in the state tournament … High school teammate of Buckeye freshman Bob Hoying … School produced former Ohio State offensive line standout Jim Lachey … Prep coach was Tim Boeckman … Born 10-18-72.

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