Doug Nienhuis

Doug Nienhuis

No. --     Free Agent
Guard / Tackle
Personal information
Date of birth: February 16, 1982 (1982-02-16) (age 29)
Place of birth: Irvine, California
Height: 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)	Weight: 307 lb (139 kg)
Career information
College: Oregon State
NFL Draft: 2005 / Round: 7 / Pick: 254
Debuted in 2005 for the New York Jets
Career history
Seattle Seahawks (2005)* New York Jets (2005) Houston Texans (2006)* Denver Broncos (2006-2007) *Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
2x All-Pac-10 (2003-2004)
Stats at NFL.com

Doug Nienhuis (born February 16, 1982 in Irvine, California) is an American football offensive lineman who is currently a free agent. He was originally drafted by the Seattle Seahawks in the seventh round of the 2005 NFL Draft. He played college football at Oregon State.

Nienhuis has also been a member of the New York Jets, Houston Texans and Denver Broncos in his career.

Early years

Nienhuis attended Woodbridge High School in Irvine, California, and won three varsity letters in basketball, two in football, and one in volleyball as a middle blocker. In football, he was a two-year starter and a two-time first team All-Sea View League honoree.

College career

Nienhuis attended Oregon State University and was a photography major and a football star. In football, he won first team All-Pacific Ten Conference honors as a senior, and second team All-Pacific Ten Conference honors as a junior.

Professional career

He was selected in the seventh round of the 2005 NFL Draft out of Oregon State University by the Seattle Seahawks, placed on practice squad, then later in the season activated by the New York Jets.

External links

• Denver Broncos bio
• New York Jets bio

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Name	Nienhuis, Doug
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Date of birth	February 16, 1982
Place of birth	Irvine, California
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