Big-frame Notre Dame TE with pro-level upside, but a durability cloud
In the 2013 season, Troy Niklas was Notre Dame’s third-leading receiver with 32 catches for 498 yards and five touchdowns, flashing a rare 6-foot-7, 270-pound blend of size, catch radius, and red-zone juice. He entered the NFL as a high-upside matchup weapon, but his value has always come with a major asterisk: an injury history that included multiple surgeries and recurring lower-body issues. If your team wants a physically imposing tight end who can stress linebackers and win near the goal line, he’s compelling; if you need week-to-week durability, buyer beware.
