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2025 NIU Football Roster

53 Luke Skartvedt

  • Height 6-3
  • Weight 321
  • Class Redshirt Sophomore
  • Position Offensive Line
  • Hometown Indianapolis, Ind.
  • High School Roncalli

Biography

2024
• Saw action in each of the last 12 games of the season as a redshirt freshman.
• Primarily contributed as a member of the field goal/PAT unit. 
• Learned behind a senior-laden offensive line. 

2023
• Did not see any game action during a redshirt season.

HIGH SCHOOL
Honors and Awards
  • Named to IFCA All-State Team
  • Honorable mention selection to the Indy Star Super Team
  • Earned All Circle City Conference honors as a junior and senior
  • All-Marion County in 2022
  • Played primarily at center for Roncalli
  • Three-year letterwinner on varsity
  • Team captain as a senior
Individual Stats 
  • 2022: Blocked for Indiana’s leading rusher and Marion County Player of the Year
  • 2022: Royals totaled 3,839 rushing yards, an average of 274.2 per game with 45 rushing TDs
  • 2022: Offense averaged 361.1 total yards and 32.6 point per game
  • 2021: Blocked for offense that gained 225.1 rushing yards per game with 41 TDs
  • 2021: Offense gained 397.3 yards per game in state championship season
Team Results/Record
  • 2022: Team finished the season 12-2, won sectional and regional championships before falling in semi-state game
  • 2021: 12-1 season included sectional and conference titles
  • 2021: Royals went 13-1 and won the 4A state championship
  • 2019: Posted a 8-2 record
Academics & Club/Sport Involvement
  • Intends to major in accountancy at NIU
  • Inducted into the National Honor Society as a senior
  • Frequent volunteer at a local food pantry
  • An all-conference performer in track & field

PERSONAL
• Majoring in accountancy. 

Statistics

Season:
2025

Season Statistics

Season Statistics

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Career Statistics

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Historical Player Information

  • 2022-23Freshman

    OL
    6'3" 300 lbs
  • 53

    2023Freshman

    Offensive Line
    6'3" 325 lbs
    53
  • 53

    2024Redshirt Freshman

    Offensive Line
    6'3" 325 lbs
    53
  • 53

    2025Redshirt Sophomore

    Offensive Line
    6'3" 321 lbs
    53