As a cornerback for the Miami Dolphins of the National Football League, Nikolas James Needham, also known as Nik Needham, is well-known in the sport of American football. He stands 1.85 m tall. He measures 89 kilograms. His football career and high school education were both completed at Buena Park High School. After graduating from high school, he played collegiate football for the University of Texas at El Paso’s UTEP Miners squad.
He spent five seasons with the UTEP Miners, redshirting his rookie campaign. He participated in 41 games throughout his college career and recorded 213 tackles, 13.5 tackles for loss, three interceptions, a school record 33 passes broken up, and other stats. April 2019 saw his undrafted free agent signing with the Miami Dolphins. He was let go as part of the team’s final roster cuts in August 2019, however the next day he was signed to the practice squad.
In October 2019, he got moved up to the active roster. The following day, against the Washington Redskins, he played in his first NFL game, starting at cornerback and ending with one tackle and one pass deflection. On March 8, 2021, the Dolphins issued him a free agent exclusive tender. On April 19, he committed to a yearlong contract. He received a restricted free agent tender from the Dolphins in the second round in March 2022.
Is Nik Needham Married?
Nik Needham is not married and is not engaged to anyone. He has never been married either.