Steve Niehaus
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Position: DL
Date of Birth: September 25, 1954
Height / Weight: 6'4" / 263 lbs
First Team: SEA (1976)
Last Team: MIN (1979)
Career Summary
Last Updated: February 10, 2025
Steve Niehaus: Career Overview
Date of Birth: September 25, 1954
Professional Career
- Seattle Seahawks (1976-1977)
- Drafted in the first round (2nd overall) of the 1976 NFL Draft.
- Played as a defensive lineman (DL) primarily during his tenure with the Seahawks.
- Contributed to the team's defense during the early years of the franchise.
- Minnesota Vikings (1978-1979)
- Joined the Vikings as a free agent, continuing his role on the defensive line.
- Was part of a competitive roster, contributing to the team's defensive strategies.
Highlights and Accomplishments
- Regarded as a solid defensive player with a strong presence on the line.
- Known for his agility and ability to disrupt opposing offenses.
- Part of the early expansion of the Seattle Seahawks as they established their identity in the NFL.
Post-NFL Career
After his time in the NFL, Steve Niehaus has remained relatively low-profile, with limited public information available regarding his activities post-retirement from professional football.
Steve Niehaus remains a notable figure in NFL history, particularly for his contributions to the Seattle Seahawks during their formative years.
Source: gpt-4o-mini
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