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RB J.R. Niklos: The Nomad Moves On
-by theOBR.com Aug 27, 2007
Can Natkin Clean Up Rams FB Mess?

-by GridIronGateway.com Aug 15, 2003
Leonard Little and his knee

-by GridIronGateway.com Aug 11, 2003
Rams Notes

-by GridIronGateway.com Aug 11, 2003
Rams Notes, Quotes and Anecdotes

-by GridIronGateway.com Aug 11, 2003
The Good, The Bad, & the Ugly

-by GridIronGateway.com Aug 10, 2003
Fullback Situation is Major Cause For Concern
Fullback Situation is Major Cause For Concern as Rams Head West
-by GridIronGateway.com Aug 8, 2003
Ram Report - Saturday

-by GridIronGateway.com Aug 2, 2003
Ram Report from Macomb

-by GridIronGateway.com Jul 26, 2003
Kennedy Back to Trainers Table Saturday

-by GridIronGateway.com May 18, 2003
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J.R. Niklos
Ht: 6-3 Wt: 233
Position: FB
Date of Birth: 06/19/1979
Experience: R
College: Western Illinois


Biography:
Born John Russell Niklos in Worthington, Oh…nickname is J.R…attended Thomas-Worthington High (Worthington, Oh.)…lettered three times each in football and track…was named all-region and all-district in football, and all-state and all-America in track…two-time scholar athlete. Signed by Rams 9/12/02 from Seattle Seahawks practice squad…spent one week on Seahawks practice squad after spending the 2002 preseason with Seattle…originally signed as rookie free agent by Seattle 4/29/02…finished his collegiate career at Western Illinois with 80 receptions for 1,235 yards and eight touchdowns. Senior: Named to all-Gateway Conference first team as senior…played in 10 games at tight end and collected career-highs in receptions (44) and yards (589) with one touchdown. Junior: Selected to all-Gateway first team…finished third on the team with 15 receptions, fifth on the team with 173 receiving yards, and second in touchdown receptions with three. Sophomore: Led team with a 22.5-yard average per catch, among best for tight ends in the nation, best average among all Gateway starters…finished third on the team with 21 receptions and second on team with 473 receiving yards…also scored four touchdowns. Freshman: Missed entire regular season as freshman at Western Illinois, making debut in playoffs as wide receiver…returned one kickoff for six yards…transferred from Ohio State…redshirted as true freshman at Ohio State…communications major.