Former NIU Huskies defensive tackle Ken Bishop was draft 251st overall by the Dallas Cowboys in the seventh round of the 2014 NFL Draft May 10.

At 6-foot, 301 pounds, Bishop is the second Huskie taken in the 2014 NFL Draft, joining strong safety Jimmie Ward, who was selected at No. 30 by the San Francisco 49ers. Bishop will join former Huskies offensive lineman Doug Free with the Cowboys.

Bishop came to NIU after playing his freshman and sophomore seasons at Ellsworth Community College in Iowa Falls, Iowa.

In two season in DeKalb, Bishop recorded 125 tackles, 16.5 tackles for loss, 3.5 sacks and two interceptions in 27 games.

Bishop was named to the 2013 All-MAC First Team Defense as a down lineman.

Bishop is said to have a good base and can anchor the defensive line against the run.