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2023 NIU Football Roster

Scott Walstrom, NIU
Mark Kuhlmann
Mark Kuhlmann
Mark Kuhlmann
Scott Walstrom, NIU
Mark Kuhlmann
Scott Walstrom, NIU
Scott Walstrom, NIU
Scott Walstrom, NIU

18 George Gumbs

  • Height 6-4
  • Weight 242
  • Class Redshirt Sophomore
  • Position Defensive End
  • Hometown Chicago, Ill.
  • High School Simeon

Biography

•    Moved to defensive end following 2023 spring practices. 

2022
•    Played in eight games at tight end and on the kickoff return and field goal/PAT units.
•    Saw action in the first seven games of the season and came back to play versus Miami (11-16). 
•    Made four grabs for 44 yards with a long of 14.  
•    Caught a 13-yard pass in the win over Eastern Illinois (9-1) for his first career catch. 
•    His remaining three catches went for 31 yards in the Toledo game (10-8). 

2021
•    Saw action on special teams in four games to retain his redshirt season.
•    Played on the kickoff and kickoff return units.  
•    Appeared in the Wyoming (9-11) and Michigan (9-18) games early in the season.
•    Returned to action at Buffalo (11-17) and in the MAC Championship game versus Kent State (12-4).

HIGH SCHOOL
• Member of the 2019 City Championship team.
• Named a team captain in 2020.
 
PERSONAL
• Born October 25th in Chicago.
• Son of Paris and George Gumbs.
• Majoring in organizational and corporate communications. 

Statistics

Season:
2023

Season Statistics

Season Statistics

No statistics available for this season.

Career Statistics

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Historical Player Information

  • 2020-21Freshman

    WR
    6'4" 210 lbs
  • 84

    2021Freshman

    Tight End
    6'4" 210 lbs
    84
  • 84

    2022Sophomore

    Wide Receiver
    6'4" 230 lbs
    84
  • 18

    2023Redshirt Sophomore

    Defensive End
    6'4" 242 lbs
    18