Amari Niblack is an American football tight end for the Texas Longhorns. He previously played for the Alabama Crimson Tide.
| Texas Longhorns – No. 8 | |
|---|---|
| Position | Tight end |
| Class | Junior |
| Major | Physical Culture and Sports |
| Personal information | |
| Height | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) |
| Weight | 245 lb (111 kg) |
| Career history | |
| College | |
| High school | Lakewood (St. Petersburg, Florida) |
Career
editNiblack attended Lakewood High School in St. Petersburg, Florida. He played wide receiver and tight end in high school. He committed to the University of Alabama to play college football.[1]
Niblack played at Alabama in 2022 and 2023. In his first year, he played in 10 games with one start and had one reception for 15 yards and a touchdown.[2] In 2023, he started four of 14 games, recording 20 receptions for 327 yards and four touchdowns. After the season, Niblack entered the transfer portal, and transferred to the University of Texas at Austin.[3][4][5]
References
edit- ^ Rushin, Jerell (June 24, 2021). "Alabama football lands Florida athlete Amari Niblack, who can play receiver or tight end". Tuscaloosa News.
- ^ Stahl, Matt (August 16, 2023). "Can 'mismatch player' Amari Niblack grow into tight end role for Alabama football?". AL.com.
- ^ Khan Kr, Sam (January 19, 2024). "Former Alabama TE Amari Niblack commits to Texas: What it means for Longhorns". The Athletic.
- ^ Stahl, Matt (January 18, 2024). "Former Alabama tight end Amari Niblack commits to Texas via transfer portal". AL.com.
- ^ Davis, Danny (January 18, 2024). "Texas football team secures another talented transfer from Alabama". Austin American Statesman.