Niklas Henning

Offensive Tackle, Las Vegas Raiders · #73.

Player facts

Team: Las Vegas Raiders
Position: Offensive Tackle
Number: 73
Born: May 12, 2003 (age 23)
Height: 6' 6"
Weight: 287 lbs
Experience: Rookie
Status: Practice Squad

About

Niklas Henning (born May 12, 2003) is a Canadian professional football offensive tackle for the Las Vegas Raiders of the National Football League (NFL). He played U Sports football for the Queen's Gaels.

From Wikipedia’s article on Niklas Henning (American football), shared under CC BY-SA 4.0.¹

Background

Early life

Henning was born on May 12, 2003, near Munich, Germany but grew up in Milton, Ontario. He attended Craig Kielburger Secondary School in Milton.

University career

Henning played U Sports football for the Queen's Gaels from 2021 to 2025. He walked-on to the team as an H-back, which he played as for the first three seasons. In 2023, Henning had seven receptions for 104 yards and a touchdown, earning first-team Ontario University Athletics All-star and second-team All-Canadian honors.

In 2024, he transitioned to offensive tackle which CFL scouts said would suit his physical attributes better. As a senior, Henning was again named an first-team All-star in the OUA and second-team All-Canadian.

From Wikipedia’s article on Niklas Henning (American football), shared under CC BY-SA 4.0. Read the full article.¹