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2024 NIU Football Roster

Nate Manley
Nate Manley

10 Kyle Thomas

  • Height 6-2
  • Weight 174
  • Class Redshirt Freshman
  • Position Wide Receiver
  • Hometown Richton, Ill.
  • High School Marian Catholic

Biography

2023
• Played in last three games of the season while retaining his redshirt season.
• Caught three passes for 62 yards and had a three-yard run as a true freshman. 
• Had a season-long 45-yard catch and run at Kent State (11-25). 
• Made a pair of receptions for 17 yards in the Camellia Bowl game versus Arkansas State (12-23).
• Saw his first game action versus Western Michigan (11-14). 

HIGH SCHOOL
Honors and Awards
  • Two-time first team all-conference selection (2021, 2022)
  • Named Team MVP as a junior
  • Team captain as a junior and senior
  • Three-year varsity letterwinner
  • Played quarterback and wide receiver for the Spartans
  • Invited to Rivals camp
Individual Stats 
  • 2022: Totaled 625 all-purpose yards with 12 touchdowns
  • 2022: Caught 14 passes for 196 yards and five receiving TDs
  • 2022: Ran for 362 yards on 86 carries with seven scores
  • 2022: Made 23 tackles with an interception
  • 2021: Gained 1,019 rushing yards on the season including a single game record 317
Team Results/Record
  • 2022: Team finished the season 4-6
  • 2021: Final record of 3-5
Academics & Club/Sport Involvement
  • Intends to major in Marketing
  • Worked on building a veteran’s wall at Marian Catholic
  • Also participated in track & field and basketball

Statistics

Season:
2024

Season Statistics

Season Statistics

No statistics available for this season.

Career Statistics

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Historical Player Information

  • 2022-23Freshman

    WR
    6'3" 175 lbs
  • 24

    2023Freshman

    Wide Receiver
    6'2" 174 lbs
    24
  • 10

    2024Redshirt Freshman

    Wide Receiver
    6'2" 174 lbs
    10