From CFL to NFL in Record Time | Las Vegas Raiders News

Las Vegas Raiders News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 11, 2026 · 1m

From Canadian football rookie to NFL hopeful in just a few short years—Niklas Henning’s journey is pure inspiration. Once a walk-on who didn’t even watch American football until college, he switched positions at the last minute, bulked up 60 pounds, and mastered pass protection like a pro. Scouts saw his potential, NFL teams took notice, and after being drafted by the CFL’s Toronto Argonauts, he chose the Raiders instead. Now, just months later, he’s earning reps at right guard and could debut in his first NFL game this Thursday—all while soaking up support from his new teammates and living…