2022 NIU Huskies Football Roster
Biography
2021
• Did not miss a game while earning the start at tight end in 13 games.
• Top blocker among the tight end group contributed to NIU’s fourth-ranked rushing attack as the Huskies’ averaged 241.4 rushing yards per game.
• Opened holes as four different backs combined for 13 100-yard rushing games in 2021.
• Recorded four receptions for 24 yards on the year.
• Made his first career catch versus Wyoming (9-11), a seven-yard grab.
• Caught two passes for 12 yards versus Eastern Michigan (10-2).
• Had a five-yard catch at Kent State (11-3).
• Served as a protector on the punt team and as an edge blocker on the field goal/PAT unit.
• Earned recognition on the Academic All-MAC team.
2020
• Academic All-MAC honoree.
• Saw action in all six games, starting the season opener against Buffalo (11-4).
• Member of select special teams units.
• Played a key role as a blocker in NIU’s rushing attack that averaged 127 yards a game.
2019
• Appeared in all 12 games on special teams.
• Participated on Huskie field goal and punt units.
• Academic All-MAC selection.
2018
• Saw his only action of the season, and his first career playing time, versus Central Michigan (9-15).
2017
• Redshirted.
High School
• A two-way player who caught 48 passes for 538 yards and 15 touchdowns in two seasons for Divine Child as a tight end his junior and senior seasons.
• On the defensive side of the ball, made 81 tackles, 15 solo and 66 assisted tackles with five forced fumbles, five fumble recoveries, 10 pass deflections and three blocked kicks.
• His senior season, was named team captain and team MVP while also being named to the All-City and All-Area first teams.
• Collected first team All-State honors as a senior.
• Caught 32 passes for 348 yards and 13 touchdowns on offense and had 46 tackles, four forced fumbles and seven pass deflections on defense.
Personal
• Born Nov. 16, 1998 in Southfield, Michigan.
• Son of James and Cheryl Soraghan.
• Earned his bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering.
• Admires Tim Tebow because he is a talented athlete with strong values.
Statistics
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Historical Player Information
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2017Freshman
TE
6'6"
238 lbs
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2018Redshirt Freshman
Tight End
6'7"
259 lbs
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2019Redshirt Sophomore
Tight End
6'7"
250 lbs
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2020Redshirt Junior
Tight End
6'7"
260 lbs
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2021Redshirt Junior
Tight End
6'7"
261 lbs
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2022Redshirt Senior
Tight End
6'7"
261 lbs
