Ben Nikkel

Nikkel, 6-1, 210 pounds, participated in the Washington Commanders' 2025 offseason program and training camp. As a rookie in 2024, he spent time on the Commanders practice squad. Nikkel was originally signed by Washington as an undrafted free agent on April 29, 2024. Collegiately, he played in 24 games (two starts) at Iowa State (2021-23) and compiled 43 tackles (24 solo), 1.0 tackle for loss and three passes defensed. Prior to Iowa State, Nikkel spent three seasons (2018-20) as a wide receiver at McPherson College and totaled 107 receptions for 1,570 yards (14.7 avg.) and 10 touchdowns.

Nikkel, 6-1, 210 pounds, participated in the Washington Commanders' 2025 offseason program and training camp. As a rookie in 2024, he spent time on the Commanders practice squad. Nikkel was originally signed by Washington as an undrafted free agent on April 29, 2024. Collegiately, he played in 24 games (two starts) at Iowa State (2021-23) and compiled 43 tackles (24 solo), 1.0 tackle for loss and three passes defensed. Prior to Iowa State, Nikkel spent three seasons (2018-20) as a wide receiver at McPherson College and totaled 107 receptions for 1,570 yards (14.7 avg.) and 10 touchdowns.