Northern Illinois University Athletics

PRIOR TO NIU
2018-21 at Pitt
• Played in 24 games over three active seasons at Pitt after redshirting as a freshman in 2018. 
• Served as a reserve tight end and as a member of the Panthers’ special teams units. 
• Saw action in 13 games in 2021 and in 10 games in 2020. 
• Caught a four-yard pass versus Austin Peay (9-12-20) for his only career catch. 
• Made his collegiate debut at Duke (10-5-19) in his lone appearance as a redshirt freshman. 

High School
• Top defensive end prospect out of New Jersey was named All-Shore and All-Class B North as a senior.
• Accounted for 87 tackles and 10 sacks, with two forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries his senior season.
• Led Long Branch to a 9-3 record and the New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association (NJSIAA) Central Group IV championship.
• Rated the No. 26 overall prospect in New Jersey by 247Sports, No. 28 by ESPN and No. 33 by Rivals.
• Also played basketball and participated in the discus, shot put, high jump and on the 400-meter relay for the track & field team.

Personal
• Birthday is January 16.
• Son of John and Cynthia Mimes has four brothers and two sisters.
Major is business administration.