Bob Niziolek was drafted No. 211 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 1981 NFL Draft out of Colorado College. 4 regular-season games
- Overall pick
- #211
- Round
- 8
- Draft class
- 1981
- NFL games
- 4
The pick
How Bob Niziolek came off the board in 1981.
- Position
- Tight end TE
- College
-
Colorado College
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
4 regular-season games
- Games played
- 4
- Final season
- 19810 years after the draft
Around pick 211
Who came off the board on either side of Bob Niziolek.
Rice
NC State
Oklahoma
Colorado College in the 1981 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other TE picks from Colorado College
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
Colorado College
#39
Christian Fauria
TE · SEA · 1995
Colorado College
#46
Joe Klopfenstein
TE · LAR · 2006
Colorado College
#166
Quinn Sypniewski
TE · BAL · 2006
Colorado College
#166
Jon Embree
TE · LAR · 1987
Colorado College
#172
Nick Kasa
TE · LV · 2013
Colorado College
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Bob Niziolek in the 1981 NFL Draft
Bob Niziolek is a Tight end out of Colorado College selected No. 211 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 1981 NFL Draft. 4 regular-season games Colorado College has produced 132 NFL draft picks since 1980.
Where this data comes from
Pick order and career outcomes come from the nflverse draft archive; position, measurables, and conference at the time of the draft come from the college feed. Career columns stay empty until a player logs regular-season snaps.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Bob Niziolek drafted?
Bob Niziolek was selected No. 211 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 1981 NFL Draft (Rd 8). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1981/bob-niziolek.
What college did Bob Niziolek play for?
Bob Niziolek played college football at Colorado College. See every Colorado College draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/colorado-college-tigers.
How did Bob Niziolek's NFL career turn out?
4 regular-season games Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1981/bob-niziolek.