Position: Guard / Tackle Name Doug Nienhuis Role American football player | Height: 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) Weight 139 kg College: Oregon State | |
Date of birth: (1982-02-16) February 16, 1982 (age 33) NFL draft: 2005 / Round: 7 / Pick: 254 Education Oregon State University, Woodbridge High School | ||
Place of birth: Irvine, California | ||
Doug Nienhuis (born February 16, 1982 in Irvine, California) is a former American football offensive lineman. He was originally drafted by the Seattle Seahawks in the seventh round of the 2005 NFL Draft. He played college football at Oregon State.
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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-10 Conference honors as a senior, and second team All-Pacific-10 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.