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Gallery: NIU football hosts Spring Showcase

By Totus Tuus Keely, Senior Photojournalist
April 29, 2025
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Senior defensive end Roy Williams (97) celebrates after receiving a “The Hard Way” recognition for his performance during the 2024 season. Williams enters the upcoming season as one of the most experienced players on NIU’s new-look defense. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)
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Head coach Thomas Hammock speaks to his team after practice at NIU’s Spring Showcase on Saturday at Huskie Stadium. Hammock recognized players for their individual efforts during the 2024 season and spring practices, including naming MVPs for each unit. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)
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NIU redshirt junior linebacker Marc Pretto (23) initiates a tackle against redshirt freshman running back Romelo Ware (11) during 11-on-11 drills in NIU’s Spring Showcase on April 26 in DeKalb. Pretto is projected to have a larger role on NIU’s defense in 2025 as the starting weakside linebacker. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)
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NIU redshirt sophomore running back Jaylen Poe (28) celebrates with redshirt junior offensive lineman Abiathur Curry (55) after scoring a rushing touchdown during 11-on-11 drills in the team's Spring Showcase on Saturday at Huskie Stadium. Curry and Poe are projected to have large roles on the Huskies' offense this season. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)
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NIU redshirt senior offensive lineman J.J. Lippe (79) signals a first down as redshirt senior offensive lineman Logan Zschernitz (65) faces the huddle during NIU’s season finale against Central Michigan University on Nov. 30 at Huskie Stadium in DeKalb. Lippe and Zschernitz were among four NIU football players signed by NFL teams as undrafted free agents after the 2025 NFL Draft concluded Saturday. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)
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NIU redshirt sophomore quarterback Josh Holst (15) takes a snap during 11-on-11 drills in NIU’s Spring Showcase on Saturday at Huskie Stadium. Holst, who started three games in 2024, has been NIU’s presumed starting quarterback during spring practices. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)
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Redshirt sophomore quarterback Josh Holst (left) and redshirt junior quarterback Jalen Macon drop back to pass during NIU’s first spring football practice on Thursday inside the Chessick Practice Center in DeKalb. Holst and Macon are two of the top contenders to be the Huskies’ starting quarterback in 2025. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)
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Scouts for the Seattle Seahawks, Las Vegas Raiders, Minnesota Vikings and Cleveland Browns talk amongst each other after watching former linebacker Jaden Dolphin’s 4.78 second 40-yard dash. NFL scouts both ran the drills and watched during NIU’s Pro Day on Monday. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)
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