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41
Games
19
Receptions
203
Rec Yards
3
Rec TD
7
Solo Tackles
Draft Details
Troy Niklas Career Stats
- Primary starter for 1 season.
- Best statistical season: 2017 with ARI (132 receiving yards).
Receiving
| Season | Team | G | Tgt | Rec | Rec Yds | Rec TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | ARI | 4 | 3 | 3 | 38 | 0 |
| 2015 | ARI | 5 | 4 | 4 | 33 | 2 |
| 2016 | ARI | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | ARI | 11 | 23 | 11 | 132 | 1 |
| Career | 23 | 32 | 19 | 203 | 3 |
G = games with at least one recorded statistic; the career games total in the summary above includes every game played.
Source: nflverse · Updated Sep 28, 2026
Troy Niklas is a former tight end out of Notre Dame, selected by the Arizona Cardinals with the 52nd overall pick (round 2) in the 2014 NFL Draft. He played 41 regular-season games from 2014 to 2017, with the Arizona Cardinals.
Season Statistics
NFL Combine Results
Height
6-6
Weight
270 lbs
40-Yard Dash
4.84s
Bench Press
27 reps
Vertical Jump
32"
Broad Jump
114"
3-Cone Drill
7.57s
Shuttle
4.55s
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