Niklas Henning
Career Summary
Las Vegas Raiders tackle and former Queen's Golden Gael.
Niklas Henning is a Canadian offensive lineman from Milton, Ontario, who joined the Las Vegas Raiders in 2026 after a Queen's University career.
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Early Life
Milton, Ontario native who grew up with Canadian football.
Henning is from Milton, Ontario. He played Canadian football growing up and did not watch a televised NFL game until his first year at Queen's.
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High School
High-school tight end and defensive end.
Henning played tight end and defensive end in high school before joining Queen's as a walk-on.
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College Career
Queen's player who moved from H-back to right tackle.
Henning joined Queen's in 2021 as a walk-on, spent three seasons at H-back, and moved to the offensive line for his final two seasons. He lined up at right tackle in 2024 and 2025.
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Path to the NFL
Rookie-minicamp tryout led to Raiders contract.
Henning attended the Raiders rookie minicamp on a tryout basis and earned a contract in May 2026.
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NFL Career
Began his professional career with Las Vegas in 2026.
Henning signed with the Raiders in May 2026 and later joined their practice squad in August.
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Career Accomplishments
All-Canadian at two positions and 2025 Yates Cup champion.
Henning earned U SPORTS All-Canadian recognition at H-back and offensive tackle. In 2025, he received second-team All-Canadian and OUA first-team all-star honors while helping Queen's win the Yates Cup.
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Playing Style
Versatile lineman with experience as an H-back and right tackle.
Henning's Queen's career included H-back duties before he moved to right tackle. His run and pass-game experience helped him transition to the Raiders offensive line.
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