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2022 NIU Huskies Football Roster

45 Makhi Nelson-Douglas

  • Height 6-1
  • Weight 223
  • Class Sophomore
  • Position Linebacker
  • Hometown Omaha, Neb.
  • High School Elkhorn South

Biography

2021
•    Saw action in eight games and started four as a true freshman.
•    Started the Central Michigan (10-23) through Buffalo (11-17) games.   
•    Recorded 33 tackles with 18 solo and 15 assists, three tackles for loss and one forced fumble. 
•    Made a career best eight tackles to tie for the team lead and added a tackle for loss in his first career start at Central Michigan (10-23).
•    Totaled five tackles, three solo with a tackle for loss, in his first collegiate action at Michigan (9-18). 
•    Tallied seven tackles, three solo, at Kent State (11-3).
•    Recorded five tackles, three solo, at Buffalo (11-17).
•    Forced a fumble and collected two solo stops versus Bowling Green (10-16).
•    Also contributed on the kickoff and punt return teams. 

High School
• Helped Elkhorn South to a 10-2 overall record and a Class A State runner-up finish in 2020.
• Named to 2020 Huskerland (Nebraska Rivals) Class A All-State Team.
• Selected to 2020 Bobby Mills 1000 Yard Guy Super-State Defensive Team and Class A Defensive Team.
• Recorded 40 total tackles, including 15 solo, in 2020, with three forced fumbles, two fumble recoveries and one pass deflection.
• Also played running back where he gained 370 yards on 45 carries with 10 touchdowns
• Earned 2019 Third Team All-Metro honors from the Omaha World Herald.
• A 2019 Class A All-State honorable mention selection.
• Had 60 total tackles, 20 solo, in 2019, with a school-record 10 sacks, five forced fumbles and one fumble recovery.
• Also gained 220 yards on 37 carries as a running back with four touchdowns.
 
Personal
• Born on December 27 in Dallas, Texas.
• Son of Lindsey and Sean Kroenke.
• Intends to major in kinesiology.

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Historical Player Information

  • 2020-21Freshman

    LB
    6'1" 200 lbs
  • 45

    2021Freshman

    Linebacker
    6'1" 210 lbs
    45
  • 45

    2022Sophomore

    Linebacker
    6'1" 223 lbs
    45