Nick Keizer
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Position: | Tight end | ||||
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Born: | (1995-05-02) May 2, 1995 (age 29) Portage, Michigan, U.S. | ||||
Height: | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) | ||||
Weight: | 251 lb (114 kg) | ||||
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High school: | Portage Northern (Portage, Michigan) | ||||
College: | Grand Valley State | ||||
Undrafted: | 2018 | ||||
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Nick Keizer (born May 2, 1995) is a former American football tight end. He played college football at Grand Valley State.
Early years
Keizer was born to a family of Latvian descent,[1] and grew up in Portage, Michigan. He attended Portage Northern High School where he played baseball and football. As a senior, he had 19 receptions for 353 yards and three touchdowns on offense and 28 tackles, 14.5 tackles for loss and two sacks on defense and was named Division 2 All-State and selected to play in Michigan's East-West All Star Game.[2]
College career
Keizer was a member of the Grand Valley State Lakers, redshirting as a true freshman. As a redshirt senior, Keizer was named first-team All-Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) after leading tight ends in the conference with 29 receptions for 504 yards and nine touchdowns.[3] Keizer finished his collegiate career with 45 receptions for 734 yards and 11 touchdown receptions.[4]
Professional career
Baltimore Ravens
Keizer was signed by the Baltimore Ravens as an undrafted free agent in 2018. He was cut at the end of training camp but was re-signed to the team's practice squad. He signed a futures deal after the season, but was released.[5]
Kansas City Chiefs
Keizer was signed by the Kansas City Chiefs on May 31, 2019.[6] He was waived during final roster cuts, but was re-signed to the practice squad and remained there for the rest of the season. He signed a futures contract with the team on February 4, 2020, and made the team coming out of training camp in 2020.[7][8] Keizer made his NFL debut in the season opener on September 10, 2020, against the Houston Texans, serving as the team's second tight end and making a tackle on special teams in a 34โ20 win.[9]
Keizer re-signed to a one-year contract with the Chiefs on March 23, 2021.[10] He announced his retirement on August 8, 2021.[11]
References
- ^ @Latvia_USA (February 7, 2021). "In today's Super Bowl LV, Latvian Nick Keizer will play for the @Chiefs! ๐ We are all rooting for you, Nick! #ChiefsKingdom #SuperBowl ๐ฑ๐ป" (Tweet). Retrieved June 10, 2021 – via Twitter.
- ^ Wickliffe, Greg (June 20, 2013). "Portage Northern's All Star Nick Keizer plays the game with a physical edge". MLive.com. Retrieved October 20, 2020.
- ^ Zadorozny, Chris (March 15, 2018). "Keizer shines at GVSU Pro Day". The Holland Sentinel. Retrieved September 6, 2020.
- ^ Kerkhoff, Blair (May 31, 2019). "KC Chiefs sign tight end Nick Keizer, according to report". The Kansas City Star. Retrieved September 6, 2020.
- ^ "Ravens' Nick Keizer: Signs futures deal with Baltimore". CBSSports.com. January 8, 2019. Retrieved September 5, 2020.
- ^ Goldman, Charles (May 31, 2019). "Report: Chiefs to sign TE Nick Keizer". Chiefs Wire. USA Today. Retrieved September 5, 2020.
- ^ Goldman, Charles (February 4, 2020). "Report: Chiefs sign practice squad TE Nick Keizer". Chiefs Wire. USA Today. Retrieved September 5, 2020.
- ^ Taylor, Nate (September 3, 2020). "After superb camp, Chiefs TE Nick Keizer appears set to make his NFL debut". The Athletic. Retrieved September 11, 2020.
- ^ Goldman, Charles (September 11, 2020). "Chiefs snap counts, Week 1: Rookies dominate 2020 debut". Chiefs Wire. USA Today. Retrieved September 11, 2020.
- ^ "Chiefs' Nick Keizer: Re-ups with Kansas City". CBSSports.com. March 23, 2021. Retrieved March 23, 2021.
- ^ Alper, Josh (August 8, 2021). "Chiefs place Nick Keizer on retired list, sign Bryan Witzmann". Pro Football Talk. NBC Sports.
External links
- Career statistics and player information from NFL.com ยท Pro Football Reference
- Grand Valley State Lakers profile
- Kansas City Chiefs profile Archived September 22, 2020, at the Wayback Machine
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