2022 NIU Huskies Football Roster
Biography
2021
• Saw action in all 14 games and made 10 starts at linebacker.
• Ranked third on the team with 73 tackles, 29 solo.
• Recorded seven tackles for losses of 17 yards with a sack, a pass break up and a forced fumble.
• Had a career high 11 tackles vs. Wyoming (9-11) with six solo tackles and five assists.
• Tallied eight tackles vs. Eastern Michigan (10-2) with a tackle for loss.
• Made six tackles in the MAC Championship win over Kent State (12-4) with a six-yard sack and a career high 1.5 tackles for loss.
• Posted seven tackles vs. Coastal Carolina at the Cure Bowl (12-17) and was in on a tackle for loss.
• Totaled five stops and broke up a pass in the season opening win at Georgia Tech (9-4).
• Credited with at least one tackle in every game and his seven tackles for loss were compiled in eight games.
• Forced a fumble and had four stops vs. Maine (9-25).
• One of two underclassmen elected team to serve as team captains for the 2021 season.
• Member of the 2021 Academic All-MAC team.
2020
• Finished fourth on the team with 33 tackles including 22 assists, a team best.
• Tied a career-high amassing 10 tackles against Buffalo (11-4).
• Recorded seven tackles against Toledo (12-5).
• Tallied six tackles against Eastern Michigan (12-12).
• 2020 Academic All-MAC honoree.
2019
• Played in all 12 games, starting each of the final six contests.
• Made his Huskie debut in the season opener versus Illinois State (8-31).
• Recorded his first career tackle at Utah (9-7).
• Made eight tackles in his first career start at Miami (10-19), adding a pass breakup.
• Returned an interception 31 yards for a touchdown versus Akron (10-26).
•Tallied a season-high 10 tackles at Central Michigan (11-2).
• Posted five tackles against Western Michigan (11-26).
High School
• Named to the Daily Herald Northwest All-Area Team.
• Played quarterback, running back and safety for the Vikings.
• Named Chicago Bears High School All-Star for his performance versus Hoffman Estates after rushing for 231 yards, rushing for two touchdowns and throwing for one.
• He also posted four tackles in the game.
• Honored at the Bears-Packers game on December 16.
Personal
• Born May 10 in Rolling Meadows, Ill.
• Son of Maria and John Rattin.
• Finance major
Statistics
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Historical Player Information
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2019Freshman
Linebacker
6'2"
205 lbs
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2020Sophomore
Linebacker
6'2"
222 lbs
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2021Sophomore
Linebacker
6'2"
223 lbs
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2022Junior
Linebacker
6'2"
222 lbs
