Michael Niese

Michael Henry Niese (born January 13, 1998) is an American professional football center for the Detroit Lions of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Dayton Flyers and Temple Owls.

Michael Niese

No. 62 – Detroit Lions
Position:	Center
Personal information
Born:	(1998-01-13) January 13, 1998 (age 27) St. Louis, Missouri, U.S.
Height:	6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight:	300 lb (136 kg)
Career information
High school:	St. Louis University (St. Louis, Missouri)
College:	Dayton (2016–2019) Temple (2020–2021)
NFL draft:	2022: undrafted
Career history
Denver Broncos (2022)* Chicago Bears (2022)* Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2023)* Detroit Lions (2023–present)
* Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Roster status:	Active
Career NFL statistics as of 2024
Games played: 18 Stats at Pro Football Reference

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables

Height	Weight	Arm length	Hand span	40-yard dash	10-yard split	20-yard split	20-yard shuttle	Three-cone drill	Vertical jump	Broad jump	Bench press
6 ft 3+1⁄4 in (1.91 m)	303 lb (137 kg)	32+3⁄8 in (0.82 m)	9+5⁄8 in (0.24 m)	5.04 s	1.62 s	2.89 s	4.56 s	7.46 s	29.5 in (0.75 m)	8 ft 7 in (2.62 m)	23 reps
All values from Pro Day[1]

Denver Broncos

On June 9, 2022, Niese was signed to the Denver Broncos as an undrafted free agent after going unselected in the 2022 NFL draft.^[2] He was waived on August 30, 2022.^[3]

Chicago Bears

On September 12, 2022, Niese was signed to the practice squad of the Chicago Bears.^[4]

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

On January 18, 2023, Niese signed a reserve/future contract with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.^[5] He was waived on August 29, 2023.^[4]

Detroit Lions

On August 31, 2023, Niese was signed to the practice squad of the Detroit Lions.^[4] He made his NFL debut in week eleven of the 2023 season in a win over the Bears.^[6] He signed a reserve/future contract on January 30, 2024.^[7]

On April 22, 2025, Niese re-signed with the Lions.^[8]