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2022 NIU Huskies Football Roster

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Players

  • Defensive Tackle DT 6'1" 315 lbs
    57

    Jaylin Adams

    Fr. Chicago, Ill. Morgan Park
    Full Bio
    Freshman Chicago, Ill. Morgan Park
    Full Bio
  • Linebacker LB 6'0" 205 lbs
    48

    Nick Alvarado

    Fr. Bloomfield, N.J. Don Bosco Prep
    Full Bio
    Freshman Bloomfield, N.J. Don Bosco Prep
    Full Bio
  • Wide Receiver WR 6'0" 170 lbs
    88

    Malik Armstrong

    Fr. Joliet, Ill. Minooka Community
    Full Bio
    Freshman Joliet, Ill. Minooka Community
    Full Bio
  • Linebacker LB 6'0" 215 lbs
    0

    Akanimo Asuquo

    R-Fr. Forney, Texas North Forney
    Full Bio
    Redshirt Freshman Forney, Texas North Forney
    Full Bio
  • Running Back RB 6'1" 207 lbs
    3

    Mason Blakemore

    So. Centralia, Ill. Centralia
    Full Bio
    Sophomore Centralia, Ill. Centralia
    Full Bio
  • Fullback FB 6'0" 243 lbs
    43

    Brett Bostad

    R-Jr. Kennedale, Texas Kennedale
    Full Bio
    Redshirt Junior Kennedale, Texas Kennedale
    Full Bio
  • Running Back RB 5'10" 218 lbs
    1

    Antario Brown

    So. Savannah, Ga. Beach
    Full Bio
    Sophomore Savannah, Ga. Beach
    Full Bio
  • Safety S 5'11" 194 lbs
    6

    CJ Brown

    So. Canton, Mich. Walled Lake Western
    Full Bio
    Sophomore Canton, Mich. Walled Lake Western
    Full Bio
  • Running Back RB 5'8" 195 lbs
    32

    Joshua Brown

    Fr. Villa Park, Ill. Willowbrook
    Full Bio
    Freshman Villa Park, Ill. Willowbrook
    Full Bio
  • Offensive Line OL 6'6" 313 lbs
    60

    Evan Buss

    So. Kimberly, Wis. Kimberly
    Full Bio
    Sophomore Kimberly, Wis. Kimberly
    Full Bio
  • Cornerback CB 6'0" 186 lbs
    2

    JaVaughn Byrd

    So. Milwaukee, Wis. Rufus King
    Full Bio
    Sophomore Milwaukee, Wis. Rufus King
    Full Bio
  • Tight End TE 6'2" 243 lbs
    47

    Drew Cassens

    So. Downers Grove, Ill. Downers Grove North
    Full Bio
    Sophomore Downers Grove, Ill. Downers Grove North
    Full Bio
  • Running Back RB 6'0" 185 lbs
    24

    Nathan Castor

    Fr. Fort Myers, Fla. South Fort Myers
    Full Bio
    Freshman Fort Myers, Fla. South Fort Myers
    Full Bio
  • Offensive Line OL 6'4" 322 lbs
    76

    John Champe

    So. Brookfield, Wis. Brookfield East
    Full Bio
    Sophomore Brookfield, Wis. Brookfield East
    Full Bio
  • Cornerback CB 6'1" 174 lbs
    33

    Andre Cobb

    Fr. Naperville, Ill. Neuqua Valley
    Full Bio
    Freshman Naperville, Ill. Neuqua Valley
    Full Bio
  • Offensive Line OL 6'6" 309 lbs
    70

    Marques Cox

    R-Jr. Peoria, Ill. Peoria
    Full Bio
    Redshirt Junior Peoria, Ill. Peoria
    Full Bio
  • Running Back RB 5'11" 195 lbs
    21

    Jaiden Credle

    Fr. Columbus, Ga. Carver
    Full Bio
    Freshman Columbus, Ga. Carver
    Full Bio
  • Quarterback QB 6'2" 215 lbs
    13

    Nevan Cremascoli

    Fr. Winnetka, Ill. New Trier
    Full Bio
    Freshman Winnetka, Ill. New Trier
    Full Bio
  • Defensive End DE 6'3" 245 lbs
    93

    Cam Crowell

    Fr. Columbus, Ga. Carver
    Full Bio
    Freshman Columbus, Ga. Carver
    Full Bio
  • Offensive Line OL 6'3" 295 lbs
    55

    Abiathar Curry

    Fr. Janesville, Wis. Parker
    Full Bio
    Freshman Janesville, Wis. Parker
    Full Bio
  • Defensive End DE 6'3" 241 lbs
    52

    Ivan Davis

    So. Canton, Mich. Plymouth
    Full Bio
    Sophomore Canton, Mich. Plymouth
    Full Bio
  • Linebacker LB 6'2" 216 lbs
    26

    Jaden Dolphin

    So. Des Plaines, Ill. Maine West
    Full Bio
    Sophomore Des Plaines, Ill. Maine West
    Full Bio
  • Running Back RB 5'10" 191 lbs
    10

    Billy Dozier

    So. New Lenox, Ill. Lincoln Way West
    Full Bio
    Sophomore New Lenox, Ill. Lincoln Way West
    Full Bio
  • Offensive Line OL 6'8" 335 lbs
    75

    Leif Engstrand

    R-So. Oconomowoc, Wis. Oconomowoc
    Full Bio
    Redshirt Sophomore Oconomowoc, Wis. Oconomowoc
    Full Bio
  • Defensive Tackle DT 6'3" 295 lbs
    1

    James Ester

    R-So. Detroit, Mich. Cass Tech
    Full Bio
    Redshirt Sophomore Detroit, Mich. Cass Tech
    Full Bio
  • Cornerback CB 5'11" 178 lbs
    20

    Jacob Finley

    Fr. Birmingham, Ala. Hoover
    Full Bio
    Freshman Birmingham, Ala. Hoover
    Full Bio
  • Quarterback QB 6'3" 219 lbs
    4

    Dustin Fletcher

    R-Fr. Flint, Mich. Carman-Ainsworth
    Full Bio
    Redshirt Freshman Flint, Mich. Carman-Ainsworth
    Full Bio
  • Long Snapper LS 6'1" 219 lbs
    66

    Mike Florentine

    Fr. Frankfort, Ill. Lincoln Way East North Dakota State
    Full Bio
    Freshman Frankfort, Ill. Lincoln Way East North Dakota State
    Full Bio
  • Punter P 6'4" 218 lbs
    98

    Tom Foley

    R-So. Peoria, Ill. Peoria Notre Dame Minnesota
    Full Bio
    Redshirt Sophomore Peoria, Ill. Peoria Notre Dame Minnesota
    Full Bio
  • Safety S 6'0" 203 lbs
    17

    Louis Frye

    So. Teaneck, N.J. Paramus Catholic
    Full Bio
    Sophomore Teaneck, N.J. Paramus Catholic
    Full Bio
  • Cornerback CB 5'10" 182 lbs
    14

    Jordan Gandy

    Jr. DeKalb, Ill. DeKalb South Dakota State
    Full Bio
    Junior DeKalb, Ill. DeKalb South Dakota State
    Full Bio
  • Linebacker LB 6'0" 205 lbs
    25

    Jake Gassaway

    Fr. Omaha, Neb. Millard South
    Full Bio
    Freshman Omaha, Neb. Millard South
    Full Bio
  • Defensive Tackle DT 6'1" 240 lbs
    58

    Skyler Gill-Howard

    R-Fr. Milwaukee, Wis. Greenfield Upper Iowa
    Full Bio
    Redshirt Freshman Milwaukee, Wis. Greenfield Upper Iowa
    Full Bio
  • Defensive End DE 6'6" 242 lbs
    15

    Izayah Green-May

    R-Sr. Bolingbrook, Ill. Bolingbrook Wisconsin
    Full Bio
    Redshirt Senior Bolingbrook, Ill. Bolingbrook Wisconsin
    Full Bio
  • Defensive Tackle DT 6'0" 301 lbs
    8

    Jeffrey Griffin Jr.

    R-Jr. Homewood, Ill. Homewood-Flossmoor
    Full Bio
    Redshirt Junior Homewood, Ill. Homewood-Flossmoor
    Full Bio
  • Wide Receiver WR 6'4" 230 lbs
    84

    George Gumbs

    So. Chicago, Ill. Simeon
    Full Bio
    Sophomore Chicago, Ill. Simeon
    Full Bio
  • Defensive Tackle DT 6'2" 298 lbs
    51

    Cade Haberman

    So. Blair, Neb. Westside
    Full Bio
    Sophomore Blair, Neb. Westside
    Full Bio
  • Linebacker LB 6'1" 208 lbs
    18

    Elijah Hamm

    R-Fr. Watkinsville, Ga. Oconee County
    Full Bio
    Redshirt Freshman Watkinsville, Ga. Oconee County
    Full Bio
  • Quarterback QB 6'3" 204 lbs
    2

    Ethan Hampton

    R-Fr. Elburn, Ill. Aurora Christian
    Full Bio
    Redshirt Freshman Elburn, Ill. Aurora Christian
    Full Bio
  • Safety S 6'1" 200 lbs
    7

    Jordan Hansen

    So. Arlington Heights, Ill. John Hersey
    Full Bio
    Sophomore Arlington Heights, Ill. John Hersey
    Full Bio
  • Long Snapper LS 6'2" 228 lbs
    91

    Isaac Hatfield

    R-Fr. Georgetown, Ind. Floyd Central
    Full Bio
    Redshirt Freshman Georgetown, Ind. Floyd Central
    Full Bio
  • Linebacker LB 6'2" 209 lbs
    34

    Anthony Hernandez

    R-Fr. Schaumburg, Ill. Schaumburg
    Full Bio
    Redshirt Freshman Schaumburg, Ill. Schaumburg
    Full Bio
  • Offensive Line OL 6'4" 313 lbs
    71

    Drew Hoth

    R-Fr. Cedar Falls, Iowa Cedar Falls
    Full Bio
    Redshirt Freshman Cedar Falls, Iowa Cedar Falls
    Full Bio
  • Wide Receiver WR 5'11" 192 lbs
    18

    Jeremiah Howard

    R-Fr. Merrillville, Ind. Merrillville
    Full Bio
    Redshirt Freshman Merrillville, Ind. Merrillville
    Full Bio
  • Offensive Line OL 6'3" 275 lbs
    72

    Bubba Hubbard

    Fr. Bartlett, Ill. Bartlett
    Full Bio
    Freshman Bartlett, Ill. Bartlett
    Full Bio
  • Punter P 6'0" 220 lbs
    35

    Logan Jacobson

    Fr. Hillsboro, Mo. St. Pius X
    Full Bio
    Freshman Hillsboro, Mo. St. Pius X
    Full Bio
  • Safety S 6'1" 198 lbs
    21

    Muhammed Jammeh

    R-Fr. Detroit, Mich. Renaissance
    Full Bio
    Redshirt Freshman Detroit, Mich. Renaissance
    Full Bio
  • Defensive Tackle DT 6'1" 280 lbs
    90

    Reggie Jean

    Fr. Ocoee, Fla. Foundation Academy
    Full Bio
    Freshman Ocoee, Fla. Foundation Academy
    Full Bio
  • Wide Receiver WR 6'3" 198 lbs
    16

    Jalen Johnson

    Fr. Aurora, Ill. Metea Valley
    Full Bio
    Freshman Aurora, Ill. Metea Valley
    Full Bio
  • Tight End TE 6'4" 251 lbs
    80

    Miles Joiner

    R-Sr. Dayton, Ohio Butler Youngstown State
    Full Bio
    Redshirt Senior Dayton, Ohio Butler Youngstown State
    Full Bio
  • Running Back RB 5'8" 185 lbs
    7

    Terron Kellman

    Fr. Clinton, Md. St. Frances Academy
    Full Bio
    Freshman Clinton, Md. St. Frances Academy
    Full Bio
  • Defensive End DE 6'1" 225 lbs
    5

    Michael Kennedy

    R-Sr. Chicago, Ill. Mt. Carmel
    Full Bio
    Redshirt Senior Chicago, Ill. Mt. Carmel
    Full Bio
  • Linebacker LB 6'0" 218 lbs
    44

    Ryan King

    R-Fr. Wildwood, Mo. Chaminade College Prep (Mo.)
    Full Bio
    Redshirt Freshman Wildwood, Mo. Chaminade College Prep (Mo.)
    Full Bio
  • Cornerback CB 6'0" 170 lbs
    29

    Amariyun Knighten

    Fr. Hollywood, Fla. Stranahan
    Full Bio
    Freshman Hollywood, Fla. Stranahan
    Full Bio
  • Safety S 6'2" 197 lbs
    3

    Devin Lafayette

    R-Fr. Brunswick, Ga. Brunswick
    Full Bio
    Redshirt Freshman Brunswick, Ga. Brunswick
    Full Bio
  • Safety S 6'0" 195 lbs
    31

    Trevor Laffin

    R-So. Carpentersville, Ill. Hampshire
    Full Bio
    Redshirt Sophomore Carpentersville, Ill. Hampshire
    Full Bio
  • Fullback FB 6'1" 238 lbs
    49

    Brock Lampe

    So. Kenosha, Wis. Bradford
    Full Bio
    Sophomore Kenosha, Wis. Bradford
    Full Bio
  • Offensive Line OL 6'5" 311 lbs
    79

    J.J. Lippe

    R-So. Milwaukee, Wis. Whitefish Bay
    Full Bio
    Redshirt Sophomore Milwaukee, Wis. Whitefish Bay
    Full Bio
  • Quarterback QB 6'3" 209 lbs
    6

    Jeffery Lomax

    R-Fr. Elgin, Ill. Elgin
    Full Bio
    Redshirt Freshman Elgin, Ill. Elgin
    Full Bio
  • Quarterback QB 6'3" 227 lbs
    12

    Rocky Lombardi

    R-Sr. Clive, Iowa Valley Michigan State
    Full Bio
    Redshirt Senior Clive, Iowa Valley Michigan State
    Full Bio
  • Quarterback QB 6'1" 205 lbs
    5

    Justin Lynch

    So. Chicago, Ill. Mount Carmel Temple
    Full Bio
    Sophomore Chicago, Ill. Mount Carmel Temple
    Full Bio
  • Offensive Line OL 6'5" 280 lbs
    73

    Brandon MacKinnon

    R-Fr. Lakeville, Mass. The Hun School (N.J.)
    Full Bio
    Redshirt Freshman Lakeville, Mass. The Hun School (N.J.)
    Full Bio
  • Offensive Line OL 6'6" 285 lbs
    54

    Evan Malcore

    Fr. Sun Prairie, Wis. Sun Prairie
    Full Bio
    Freshman Sun Prairie, Wis. Sun Prairie
    Full Bio
  • Wide Receiver WR 6'2" 192 lbs
    0

    Fabian McCray

    R-So. Chicago, Ill. Phillips
    Full Bio
    Redshirt Sophomore Chicago, Ill. Phillips
    Full Bio
  • Cornerback CB 6'2" 183 lbs
    22

    Cyrus McGarrell

    R-Fr. Windsor, Ontario, Canada Holy Names Catholic HS/Clearwater Academy International
    Full Bio
    Redshirt Freshman Windsor, Ontario, Canada Holy Names Catholic HS/Clearwater Academy International
    Full Bio
  • Tight End TE 6'5" 255 lbs
    89

    Kaymar Mimes

    R-Jr. Long Branch, N.J. Long Branch Pittsburgh
    Full Bio
    Redshirt Junior Long Branch, N.J. Long Branch Pittsburgh
    Full Bio
  • Cornerback CB 5'10" 185 lbs
    13

    Ty Myles

    R-Fr. Blackshear, Ga. Pierce County
    Full Bio
    Redshirt Freshman Blackshear, Ga. Pierce County
    Full Bio
  • Linebacker LB 6'1" 195 lbs
    41

    Rashon Myles Jr.

    Fr. Brownsburg, Ind. Brownsburg
    Full Bio
    Freshman Brownsburg, Ind. Brownsburg
    Full Bio
  • Running Back RB 5'11" 228 lbs
    25

    Christian Nash

    Fr. Omaha, Neb. Millard South
    Full Bio
    Freshman Omaha, Neb. Millard South
    Full Bio
  • Linebacker LB 6'1" 223 lbs
    45

    Makhi Nelson-Douglas

    So. Omaha, Neb. Elkhorn South
    Full Bio
    Sophomore Omaha, Neb. Elkhorn South
    Full Bio
  • Offensive Line OL 6'4" 287 lbs
    50

    Pete Nygra

    R-Fr. Indianapolis, Ind. Brownsburg
    Full Bio
    Redshirt Freshman Indianapolis, Ind. Brownsburg
    Full Bio
  • Defensive Tackle DT 6'2" 276 lbs
    95

    Devonte O'Malley

    So. Midlothian, Ill. Bremen
    Full Bio
    Sophomore Midlothian, Ill. Bremen
    Full Bio
  • Defensive End DE 6'3" 257 lbs
    99

    Pierce Oppong

    So. Bloomington, Minn. Jefferson
    Full Bio
    Sophomore Bloomington, Minn. Jefferson
    Full Bio
  • Tight End TE 6'4" 237 lbs
    40

    Izuchukwu Ozoh

    R-Fr. Hazel Crest, Ill. Homewood-Flossmoor
    Full Bio
    Redshirt Freshman Hazel Crest, Ill. Homewood-Flossmoor
    Full Bio
  • Wide Receiver WR 5'11" 175 lbs
    23

    Dane Pardridge

    Fr. DeKalb, Ill. Marmion Academy
    Full Bio
    Freshman DeKalb, Ill. Marmion Academy
    Full Bio
  • Wide Receiver WR 6'0" 182 lbs
    14

    Mason Pierre-Antoine

    R-Fr. Frankfort, Ill. Lincoln Way East
    Full Bio
    Redshirt Freshman Frankfort, Ill. Lincoln Way East
    Full Bio
  • Offensive Line OL 6'4" 302 lbs
    77

    Luke Pinnick

    R-Fr. State Center, Iowa West Marshall
    Full Bio
    Redshirt Freshman State Center, Iowa West Marshall
    Full Bio
  • Wide Receiver WR 6'2" 202 lbs
    27

    Keyshaun Pipkin

    Fr. Indianapolis, Ind. North Central
    Full Bio
    Freshman Indianapolis, Ind. North Central
    Full Bio
  • Offensive Line OL 6'4" 310 lbs
    74

    Tyler Pitcel

    R-Fr. Mukwonago, Wis. Mukwonago
    Full Bio
    Redshirt Freshman Mukwonago, Wis. Mukwonago
    Full Bio
  • Safety S 6'0" 197 lbs
    27

    Trey Porter

    Fr. Ankeny, Iowa Centennial
    Full Bio
    Freshman Ankeny, Iowa Centennial
    Full Bio
  • Offensive Line OL 6'6" 309 lbs
    69

    Nolan Potter

    R-Jr. Cedar Rapids, Iowa Washington
    Full Bio
    Redshirt Junior Cedar Rapids, Iowa Washington
    Full Bio
  • Safety S 5'11" 186 lbs
    24

    Jashon Prophete

    So. Pompano Beach, Fla. Blanche Ely
    Full Bio
    Sophomore Pompano Beach, Fla. Blanche Ely
    Full Bio
  • Linebacker LB 6'0" 226 lbs
    11

    Kyle Pugh

    6th Chicago Heights, Ill. Bloom Township
    Full Bio
    Sixth Year Chicago Heights, Ill. Bloom Township
    Full Bio
  • Linebacker LB 6'0" 201 lbs
    37

    Joey Rattin

    So. Palatine, Ill. Fremd Upper Iowa
    Full Bio
    Sophomore Palatine, Ill. Fremd Upper Iowa
    Full Bio
  • Linebacker LB 6'2" 222 lbs
    38

    Nick Rattin

    Jr. Palatine, Ill. Fremd
    Full Bio
    Junior Palatine, Ill. Fremd
    Full Bio
  • Linebacker LB 6'3" 208 lbs
    9

    Daveren Rayner

    So. Indianapolis, Ind. Lawrence Central
    Full Bio
    Sophomore Indianapolis, Ind. Lawrence Central
    Full Bio
  • Wide Receiver WR 5'11" 182 lbs
    17

    Eli Reed

    Fr. Downers Grove, Ill. Downers Grove South
    Full Bio
    Freshman Downers Grove, Ill. Downers Grove South
    Full Bio
  • Defensive End DE 6'4" 238 lbs
    56

    Liam Rempel

    R-Fr. Monmouth Beach, N.J. The Hun School
    Full Bio
    Redshirt Freshman Monmouth Beach, N.J. The Hun School
    Full Bio
  • Kicker K 5'11" 173 lbs
    39

    John Richardson

    R-Jr. Orland Park, Ill. Brother Rice
    Full Bio
    Redshirt Junior Orland Park, Ill. Brother Rice
    Full Bio
  • Defensive End DE 6'3" 215 lbs
    42

    Dawson Ripperda

    Fr. Larchwood, Iowa West Lyon
    Full Bio
    Freshman Larchwood, Iowa West Lyon
    Full Bio
  • Cornerback CB 6'1" 183 lbs
    28

    Sam Robertson

    So. Plymouth, Minn. Wayzata North Dakota
    Full Bio
    Sophomore Plymouth, Minn. Wayzata North Dakota
    Full Bio
  • Cornerback CB 6'2" 184 lbs
    12

    Eric Rogers

    So. Burlington, N.J. Burlington Township
    Full Bio
    Sophomore Burlington, N.J. Burlington Township
    Full Bio
  • Linebacker LB 6'1" 215 lbs
    46

    Nathan Ruble

    Fr. Festus, Mo. St. Pius X
    Full Bio
    Freshman Festus, Mo. St. Pius X
    Full Bio
  • Wide Receiver WR 5'10" 182 lbs
    85

    Trayvon Rudolph

    So. Crete, Ill. Crete-Monee
    Full Bio
    Sophomore Crete, Ill. Crete-Monee
    Full Bio
  • Wide Receiver WR 5'8" 172 lbs
    8

    Kacper Rutkiewicz

    Jr. Mount Prospect, Ill. John Hersey Illinois State
    Full Bio
    Junior Mount Prospect, Ill. John Hersey Illinois State
    Full Bio
  • Offensive Line OL 6'2" 303 lbs
    64

    Matt Schooley

    R-Fr. Wisconsin Rapids, Wis. Lincoln
    Full Bio
    Redshirt Freshman Wisconsin Rapids, Wis. Lincoln
    Full Bio
  • Linebacker LB 6'0" 217 lbs
    36

    Dayven Shinhoster

    So. Barrington, Ill. Barrington
    Full Bio
    Sophomore Barrington, Ill. Barrington
    Full Bio
  • Tight End TE 6'7" 261 lbs
    83

    Liam Soraghan

    R-Sr. Dearborn, Mich. Divine Child
    Full Bio
    Redshirt Senior Dearborn, Mich. Divine Child
    Full Bio
  • Tight End TE 6'4" 210 lbs
    26

    Chris Stinson

    Fr. Aurora, Ill. West Aurora
    Full Bio
    Freshman Aurora, Ill. West Aurora
    Full Bio
  • Defensive Tackle DT 6'2" 299 lbs
    10

    Demond Taylor Jr.

    R-So. East St. Louis, Ill. East St. Louis
    Full Bio
    Redshirt Sophomore East St. Louis, Ill. East St. Louis
    Full Bio
  • Tight End TE 6'3" 251 lbs
    82

    Tristen Tewes

    R-So. Pleasant Plains, Ill. Pleasant Plains
    Full Bio
    Redshirt Sophomore Pleasant Plains, Ill. Pleasant Plains
    Full Bio
  • Defensive End DE 6'4" 256 lbs
    4

    Raishein Thomas

    So. Racine, Wis. Washington Park
    Full Bio
    Sophomore Racine, Wis. Washington Park
    Full Bio
  • Offensive Line OL 6'4" 296 lbs
    62

    Seth Thompson

    R-Fr. Eden Prairie, Minn. Holy Family Catholic
    Full Bio
    Redshirt Freshman Eden Prairie, Minn. Holy Family Catholic
    Full Bio
  • Wide Receiver WR 5'11" 191 lbs
    19

    Shemar Thornton

    Sr. Miami, Fla. Hallandale Florida International
    Full Bio
    Senior Miami, Fla. Hallandale Florida International
    Full Bio
  • Wide Receiver WR 6'2" 200 lbs
    9

    Mohamed Toure

    Fr. Irvington, N.J. Irvington
    Full Bio
    Freshman Irvington, N.J. Irvington
    Full Bio
  • Wide Receiver WR 5'10" 183 lbs
    11

    Messiah Travis

    R-So. Chicago, Ill. Solorio Academy
    Full Bio
    Redshirt Sophomore Chicago, Ill. Solorio Academy
    Full Bio
  • Wide Receiver WR 6'2" 195 lbs
    15

    Cole Tucker

    R-Sr. DeKalb, Ill. DeKalb
    Full Bio
    Redshirt Senior DeKalb, Ill. DeKalb
    Full Bio
  • Linebacker LB 6'0" 228 lbs
    32

    Quinn Urwiler

    R-So. Mooseheart, Ill. Batavia North Dakota
    Full Bio
    Redshirt Sophomore Mooseheart, Ill. Batavia North Dakota
    Full Bio
  • Wide Receiver WR 5'9" 183 lbs
    86

    Trey Urwiler

    R-Fr. Mooseheart, Ill. Batavia
    Full Bio
    Redshirt Freshman Mooseheart, Ill. Batavia
    Full Bio
  • Safety S 6'1" 182 lbs
    19

    Nate Valcarcel

    So. Greenfield, Wis. Whitnall South Dakota
    Full Bio
    Sophomore Greenfield, Wis. Whitnall South Dakota
    Full Bio
  • Defensive Tackle DT 6'2" 282 lbs
    96

    Jacob Waskow

    So. Canton, Ill. Canton
    Full Bio
    Sophomore Canton, Ill. Canton
    Full Bio
  • Running Back RB 5'10" 192 lbs
    30

    Harrison Waylee

    So. Johnston, Iowa Urbandale
    Full Bio
    Sophomore Johnston, Iowa Urbandale
    Full Bio
  • Offensive Line OL 6'5" 295 lbs
    53

    Tony Webb Jr.

    Fr. Chicago, Ill. Tinley Park
    Full Bio
    Freshman Chicago, Ill. Tinley Park
    Full Bio
  • Safety S 6'2" 208 lbs
    23

    Jordan White

    So. Havre de Grace, Md. Havre de Grace Youngstown State
    Full Bio
    Sophomore Havre de Grace, Md. Havre de Grace Youngstown State
    Full Bio
  • Linebacker LB 6'0" 218 lbs
    35

    Brian Whitsey

    R-Fr. Chicago, Ill. Solorio
    Full Bio
    Redshirt Freshman Chicago, Ill. Solorio
    Full Bio
  • Defensive Tackle DT 6'4" 304 lbs
    94

    Jalonnie Williams

    R-Fr. Milwaukee, Wis. Greenfield
    Full Bio
    Redshirt Freshman Milwaukee, Wis. Greenfield
    Full Bio
  • Defensive End DE 6'6" 246 lbs
    97

    Roy Williams

    Fr. Crestwood, Ill. Alan B. Shepard
    Full Bio
    Freshman Crestwood, Ill. Alan B. Shepard
    Full Bio
  • Cornerback CB 5'10" 179 lbs
    30

    Zeke Williams

    Fr. Naperville, Ill. Naperville North
    Full Bio
    Freshman Naperville, Ill. Naperville North
    Full Bio
  • Defensive End DE 6'2" 262 lbs
    55

    Jaden Wilson

    R-Fr. Detroit, Mich. Renaissance
    Full Bio
    Redshirt Freshman Detroit, Mich. Renaissance
    Full Bio
  • Kicker K 5'11" 168 lbs
    92

    Kanon Woodill

    R-Fr. Plainfield, Ill. Plainfield North
    Full Bio
    Redshirt Freshman Plainfield, Ill. Plainfield North
    Full Bio
  • Offensive Line OL 6'3" 319 lbs
    65

    Logan Zschernitz

    R-So. Spencer, Wis. Spencer
    Full Bio
    Redshirt Sophomore Spencer, Wis. Spencer
    Full Bio

Staff Roster

Football Coaching Staff

  • Head Coach

    Thomas Hammock

    Full Bio
  • Associate Head Coach/Co-Defensive Coordinator/Safeties

    Derrick Jackson

    Full Bio
  • Offensive Coordinator/Quarterbacks

    Eric Eidsness

    Full Bio
  • Co-Defensive Coordinator/Cornerbacks

    Nick Benedetto

    Full Bio
  • Assistant Coach/Run Game Specialist/Offensive Line

    Daryl Agpalsa

    Full Bio
  • Assistant Coach/Defensive Line/Recruiting Coordinator

    Jordan Gigli

    Full Bio
  • Assistant Coach/Wide Receivers

    Joseph Hawkins

    Full Bio
  • Assistant Coach/Run Game Coordinator/Special Teams Coordinator/Running Backs

    Nic McKissic-Luke

    Full Bio
  • Assistant Coach/Defensive Ends

    Travis Moore

    Full Bio
  • Assistant Coach/Tight Ends/Co-Special Teams Coordinator

    Jason Onyebuagu

    Full Bio
  • Executive Assistant Coach/Linebackers

    Robert Wimberly

    Full Bio

Football Support Staff

  • Assistant Athletic Director - Football Operations

    Dan Wolfe

    Full Bio
  • Assistant Director of Football Operations/Recruiting

    Austin Black

    Full Bio
  • Assistant Director of Football Operations/Video

    Angelo Sebastiano

    Full Bio
  • Graduate Assistant - Wide Receivers

    Ryan Barry

    Full Bio
  • Graduate Assistant - Linebackers

    Taylor James

    Full Bio
  • Graduate Assistant - Defense

    Garrett Myers

    Full Bio
2022 NIU Huskies Football Roster
# Full Name Pos. Ht. Wt. Elig. Hometown High School Previous School
57 Jaylin Adams DT 6-1 315 Fr. Chicago, Ill. Morgan Park
48 Nick Alvarado LB 6-0 205 Fr. Bloomfield, N.J. Don Bosco Prep
88 Malik Armstrong WR 6-0 170 Fr. Joliet, Ill. Minooka Community
0 Akanimo Asuquo LB 6-0 215 R-Fr. Forney, Texas North Forney
3 Mason Blakemore RB 6-1 207 So. Centralia, Ill. Centralia
43 Brett Bostad FB 6-0 243 R-Jr. Kennedale, Texas Kennedale
1 Antario Brown RB 5-10 218 So. Savannah, Ga. Beach
6 CJ Brown S 5-11 194 So. Canton, Mich. Walled Lake Western
32 Joshua Brown RB 5-8 195 Fr. Villa Park, Ill. Willowbrook
60 Evan Buss OL 6-6 313 So. Kimberly, Wis. Kimberly
2 JaVaughn Byrd CB 6-0 186 So. Milwaukee, Wis. Rufus King
47 Drew Cassens TE 6-2 243 So. Downers Grove, Ill. Downers Grove North
24 Nathan Castor RB 6-0 185 Fr. Fort Myers, Fla. South Fort Myers
76 John Champe OL 6-4 322 So. Brookfield, Wis. Brookfield East
33 Andre Cobb CB 6-1 174 Fr. Naperville, Ill. Neuqua Valley
70 Marques Cox OL 6-6 309 R-Jr. Peoria, Ill. Peoria
21 Jaiden Credle RB 5-11 195 Fr. Columbus, Ga. Carver
13 Nevan Cremascoli QB 6-2 215 Fr. Winnetka, Ill. New Trier
93 Cam Crowell DE 6-3 245 Fr. Columbus, Ga. Carver
55 Abiathar Curry OL 6-3 295 Fr. Janesville, Wis. Parker
52 Ivan Davis DE 6-3 241 So. Canton, Mich. Plymouth
26 Jaden Dolphin LB 6-2 216 So. Des Plaines, Ill. Maine West
10 Billy Dozier RB 5-10 191 So. New Lenox, Ill. Lincoln Way West
75 Leif Engstrand OL 6-8 335 R-So. Oconomowoc, Wis. Oconomowoc
1 James Ester DT 6-3 295 R-So. Detroit, Mich. Cass Tech
20 Jacob Finley CB 5-11 178 Fr. Birmingham, Ala. Hoover
4 Dustin Fletcher QB 6-3 219 R-Fr. Flint, Mich. Carman-Ainsworth
66 Mike Florentine LS 6-1 219 Fr. Frankfort, Ill. Lincoln Way East North Dakota State
98 Tom Foley P 6-4 218 R-So. Peoria, Ill. Peoria Notre Dame Minnesota
17 Louis Frye S 6-0 203 So. Teaneck, N.J. Paramus Catholic
14 Jordan Gandy CB 5-10 182 Jr. DeKalb, Ill. DeKalb South Dakota State
25 Jake Gassaway LB 6-0 205 Fr. Omaha, Neb. Millard South
58 Skyler Gill-Howard DT 6-1 240 R-Fr. Milwaukee, Wis. Greenfield Upper Iowa
15 Izayah Green-May DE 6-6 242 R-Sr. Bolingbrook, Ill. Bolingbrook Wisconsin
8 Jeffrey Griffin Jr. DT 6-0 301 R-Jr. Homewood, Ill. Homewood-Flossmoor
84 George Gumbs WR 6-4 230 So. Chicago, Ill. Simeon
51 Cade Haberman DT 6-2 298 So. Blair, Neb. Westside
18 Elijah Hamm LB 6-1 208 R-Fr. Watkinsville, Ga. Oconee County
2 Ethan Hampton QB 6-3 204 R-Fr. Elburn, Ill. Aurora Christian
7 Jordan Hansen S 6-1 200 So. Arlington Heights, Ill. John Hersey
91 Isaac Hatfield LS 6-2 228 R-Fr. Georgetown, Ind. Floyd Central
34 Anthony Hernandez LB 6-2 209 R-Fr. Schaumburg, Ill. Schaumburg
71 Drew Hoth OL 6-4 313 R-Fr. Cedar Falls, Iowa Cedar Falls
18 Jeremiah Howard WR 5-11 192 R-Fr. Merrillville, Ind. Merrillville
72 Bubba Hubbard OL 6-3 275 Fr. Bartlett, Ill. Bartlett
35 Logan Jacobson P 6-0 220 Fr. Hillsboro, Mo. St. Pius X
21 Muhammed Jammeh S 6-1 198 R-Fr. Detroit, Mich. Renaissance
90 Reggie Jean DT 6-1 280 Fr. Ocoee, Fla. Foundation Academy
16 Jalen Johnson WR 6-3 198 Fr. Aurora, Ill. Metea Valley
80 Miles Joiner TE 6-4 251 R-Sr. Dayton, Ohio Butler Youngstown State
7 Terron Kellman RB 5-8 185 Fr. Clinton, Md. St. Frances Academy
5 Michael Kennedy DE 6-1 225 R-Sr. Chicago, Ill. Mt. Carmel
44 Ryan King LB 6-0 218 R-Fr. Wildwood, Mo. Chaminade College Prep (Mo.)
29 Amariyun Knighten CB 6-0 170 Fr. Hollywood, Fla. Stranahan
3 Devin Lafayette S 6-2 197 R-Fr. Brunswick, Ga. Brunswick
31 Trevor Laffin S 6-0 195 R-So. Carpentersville, Ill. Hampshire
49 Brock Lampe FB 6-1 238 So. Kenosha, Wis. Bradford
79 J.J. Lippe OL 6-5 311 R-So. Milwaukee, Wis. Whitefish Bay
6 Jeffery Lomax QB 6-3 209 R-Fr. Elgin, Ill. Elgin
12 Rocky Lombardi QB 6-3 227 R-Sr. Clive, Iowa Valley Michigan State
5 Justin Lynch QB 6-1 205 So. Chicago, Ill. Mount Carmel Temple
73 Brandon MacKinnon OL 6-5 280 R-Fr. Lakeville, Mass. The Hun School (N.J.)
54 Evan Malcore OL 6-6 285 Fr. Sun Prairie, Wis. Sun Prairie
0 Fabian McCray WR 6-2 192 R-So. Chicago, Ill. Phillips
22 Cyrus McGarrell CB 6-2 183 R-Fr. Windsor, Ontario, Canada Holy Names Catholic HS/Clearwater Academy International
89 Kaymar Mimes TE 6-5 255 R-Jr. Long Branch, N.J. Long Branch Pittsburgh
13 Ty Myles CB 5-10 185 R-Fr. Blackshear, Ga. Pierce County
41 Rashon Myles Jr. LB 6-1 195 Fr. Brownsburg, Ind. Brownsburg
25 Christian Nash RB 5-11 228 Fr. Omaha, Neb. Millard South
45 Makhi Nelson-Douglas LB 6-1 223 So. Omaha, Neb. Elkhorn South
50 Pete Nygra OL 6-4 287 R-Fr. Indianapolis, Ind. Brownsburg
95 Devonte O'Malley DT 6-2 276 So. Midlothian, Ill. Bremen
99 Pierce Oppong DE 6-3 257 So. Bloomington, Minn. Jefferson
40 Izuchukwu Ozoh TE 6-4 237 R-Fr. Hazel Crest, Ill. Homewood-Flossmoor
23 Dane Pardridge WR 5-11 175 Fr. DeKalb, Ill. Marmion Academy
14 Mason Pierre-Antoine WR 6-0 182 R-Fr. Frankfort, Ill. Lincoln Way East
77 Luke Pinnick OL 6-4 302 R-Fr. State Center, Iowa West Marshall
27 Keyshaun Pipkin WR 6-2 202 Fr. Indianapolis, Ind. North Central
74 Tyler Pitcel OL 6-4 310 R-Fr. Mukwonago, Wis. Mukwonago
27 Trey Porter S 6-0 197 Fr. Ankeny, Iowa Centennial
69 Nolan Potter OL 6-6 309 R-Jr. Cedar Rapids, Iowa Washington
24 Jashon Prophete S 5-11 186 So. Pompano Beach, Fla. Blanche Ely
11 Kyle Pugh LB 6-0 226 6th Chicago Heights, Ill. Bloom Township
37 Joey Rattin LB 6-0 201 So. Palatine, Ill. Fremd Upper Iowa
38 Nick Rattin LB 6-2 222 Jr. Palatine, Ill. Fremd
9 Daveren Rayner LB 6-3 208 So. Indianapolis, Ind. Lawrence Central
17 Eli Reed WR 5-11 182 Fr. Downers Grove, Ill. Downers Grove South
56 Liam Rempel DE 6-4 238 R-Fr. Monmouth Beach, N.J. The Hun School
39 John Richardson K 5-11 173 R-Jr. Orland Park, Ill. Brother Rice
42 Dawson Ripperda DE 6-3 215 Fr. Larchwood, Iowa West Lyon
28 Sam Robertson CB 6-1 183 So. Plymouth, Minn. Wayzata North Dakota
12 Eric Rogers CB 6-2 184 So. Burlington, N.J. Burlington Township
46 Nathan Ruble LB 6-1 215 Fr. Festus, Mo. St. Pius X
85 Trayvon Rudolph WR 5-10 182 So. Crete, Ill. Crete-Monee
8 Kacper Rutkiewicz WR 5-8 172 Jr. Mount Prospect, Ill. John Hersey Illinois State
64 Matt Schooley OL 6-2 303 R-Fr. Wisconsin Rapids, Wis. Lincoln
36 Dayven Shinhoster LB 6-0 217 So. Barrington, Ill. Barrington
83 Liam Soraghan TE 6-7 261 R-Sr. Dearborn, Mich. Divine Child
26 Chris Stinson TE 6-4 210 Fr. Aurora, Ill. West Aurora
10 Demond Taylor Jr. DT 6-2 299 R-So. East St. Louis, Ill. East St. Louis
82 Tristen Tewes TE 6-3 251 R-So. Pleasant Plains, Ill. Pleasant Plains
4 Raishein Thomas DE 6-4 256 So. Racine, Wis. Washington Park
62 Seth Thompson OL 6-4 296 R-Fr. Eden Prairie, Minn. Holy Family Catholic
19 Shemar Thornton WR 5-11 191 Sr. Miami, Fla. Hallandale Florida International
9 Mohamed Toure WR 6-2 200 Fr. Irvington, N.J. Irvington
11 Messiah Travis WR 5-10 183 R-So. Chicago, Ill. Solorio Academy
15 Cole Tucker WR 6-2 195 R-Sr. DeKalb, Ill. DeKalb
32 Quinn Urwiler LB 6-0 228 R-So. Mooseheart, Ill. Batavia North Dakota
86 Trey Urwiler WR 5-9 183 R-Fr. Mooseheart, Ill. Batavia
19 Nate Valcarcel S 6-1 182 So. Greenfield, Wis. Whitnall South Dakota
96 Jacob Waskow DT 6-2 282 So. Canton, Ill. Canton
30 Harrison Waylee RB 5-10 192 So. Johnston, Iowa Urbandale
53 Tony Webb Jr. OL 6-5 295 Fr. Chicago, Ill. Tinley Park
23 Jordan White S 6-2 208 So. Havre de Grace, Md. Havre de Grace Youngstown State
35 Brian Whitsey LB 6-0 218 R-Fr. Chicago, Ill. Solorio
94 Jalonnie Williams DT 6-4 304 R-Fr. Milwaukee, Wis. Greenfield
97 Roy Williams DE 6-6 246 Fr. Crestwood, Ill. Alan B. Shepard
30 Zeke Williams CB 5-10 179 Fr. Naperville, Ill. Naperville North
55 Jaden Wilson DE 6-2 262 R-Fr. Detroit, Mich. Renaissance
92 Kanon Woodill K 5-11 168 R-Fr. Plainfield, Ill. Plainfield North
65 Logan Zschernitz OL 6-3 319 R-So. Spencer, Wis. Spencer

Football Coaching Staff

Football - Coaching Staff
Image Name Title
FB HC Thomas Hammock (2024) Thomas Hammock Head Coach
Derrick Jackson Associate Head Coach/Co-Defensive Coordinator/Safeties
Eric Eidsness Offensive Coordinator/Quarterbacks
FB22 - Coach Nick Benedetto HS Nick Benedetto Co-Defensive Coordinator/Cornerbacks
Daryl Agpalsa Assistant Coach/Run Game Specialist/Offensive Line
Jordan Gigli Jordan Gigli Assistant Coach/Defensive Line/Recruiting Coordinator
FB22 - Coach Joe Hawkins HS Joseph Hawkins Assistant Coach/Wide Receivers
Nic McKissic-Luke Nic McKissic-Luke Assistant Coach/Run Game Coordinator/Special Teams Coordinator/Running Backs
Travis Moore Travis Moore Assistant Coach/Defensive Ends
Jason Onyebuagu Jason Onyebuagu Assistant Coach/Tight Ends/Co-Special Teams Coordinator
Robert Wimberly Robert Wimberly Executive Assistant Coach/Linebackers

Football Support Staff

Football - Support Staff
Image Name Title
Wolfe Dan Wolfe Assistant Athletic Director - Football Operations
FB - Austin Black HS Austin Black Assistant Director of Football Operations/Recruiting
Angelo Sebastiano Angelo Sebastiano Assistant Director of Football Operations/Video
FB - Ryan Barry HS Ryan Barry Graduate Assistant - Wide Receivers
Taylor James Graduate Assistant - Linebackers
Garrett Myers Garrett Myers Graduate Assistant - Defense

Staff Roster

Football Coaching Staff

Football Support Staff

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