Northern Illinois University Athletics

High School:
• Two-time all-state and all-conference honoree.
• Completed 264-of-429 passes for 3,416 yards and 37 touchdowns in two seasons as a starting quarterback.
• Gained 937 yards and scored 17 rushing touchdowns in two seasons.
• Collected first team all-state and all-conference honors following his senior season.
• Recorded 1,815 yards and 19 touchdowns on 148-of-248 passing in 2013.
• Rushed 69 times for 355 yards and six touchdowns as a senior.
• Named a team captain prior to his senior season.
• Garnered first team all-conference and all-state honorable mention honors in 2012.
• Threw for 1,601 yards and 18 touchdowns on 116-of-181 passing as a junior.
• Ran the ball 139 times for 582 yards and 11 touchdowns in 2012.

Personal:
• Born Feb. 27, 1996, in Wichita, Kan.
• Son of Scott and Anne Root.
• Plans on majoring in engineering.