The Atlanta Falcons of the National Football League are home to linebacker Nick Kwiatkoski. In Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, in the United States, he was born on May 26, 1993. He participated in collegiate football in West Virginia.
The Chicago Bears selected him in the fourth round (113th overall) of the 2016 NFL Draft. Kwiatkoski participated in both safety and wide receiver at Bethel Park High School. He was also named one of the Pittsburgh Post-Fabulous Gazette’s 22 for the 2010 preseason.
Kwiatkoski was taken by the Chicago Bears in the fourth round (113th overall) of the 2016 NFL Draft after they traded their fourth-round (117th overall) and sixth-round (206th overall) picks to the Los Angeles Rams to advance.
In 2016, he was selected as the 15th linebacker overall. Kwiatkoski agreed to a three-year, $21 million deal with the Las Vegas Raiders on March 27, 2020.
Kwiatkoski caused tight end, Harrison Bryant, to fumble in Week 8’s game against the Cleveland Browns; the Raiders recovered it and won 16-6. Kwiatkoski made his first error as a Raider with this miscue.
How Good Is Nick Kwiatkoski?
Linebacker Nick Kwiatkoski was at least one defensive player that stood out. He made such an impression on Coach Jon Gruden in his first campaign with the Silver and Black that he was given the responsibility of leading the defense on the field halfway through the campaign.
Kwiatkoski played for the Bears for four seasons, starting 22 games while recording 184 tackles, 139 of which were unassisted and included 13 tackles for losses, along with eight quarterback hits, six sacks, four forced fumbles, an interception, and other stats.
What Happened To Nick Kwiatkoski?
Kwiatkoski has agreed to a one-year deal with the Falcons, according to Tom Pelissero of NFL Network. Kwiatkoski played for the Raiders in eight games in 2021 despite having an ankle injury, recording 21 tackles (13 solos) and a forced fumble.