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Then-redshirt senior Cole Tucker walks in the endzone after missing a pass from freshman quarterback Nevan Cremascoli near the end of the first quarter. (Alyssa Queen | Northern Star)

Cole Tucker drafted 4th overall in CFL

By Ethan Gonzales, Former Sports Editor | May 4, 2023

DeKALB – Former NIU football wide receiver Cole Tucker was selected as the fourth overall pick by the Calgary Stampeders at the 2023 Canadian Football League Draft.  Tucker was the first wide receiver chosen in the CFL Draft and is the first Huskie...

Then-redshirt senior wide receiver Cole Tucker runs on the field during the second half of NIU's 115th homecoming game against the University of Toledo Rockets on Oct. 8 at Huskie Stadium. Tucker played his final game at NIU on Nov. 26, becoming the eighth player in NIU history to reach 2,000 receiving yards on his career. (Northern Star File Photo)

Cole Tucker added to CFL draft

By Joseph Segreti, Sports Reporter | February 26, 2023

DeKALB – Former NIU wide receiver Cole Tucker has been added to the Canadian Football League Draft class for 2023 after his NIU football career conclusion. Tucker spent five seasons in DeKalb wearing the Huskie football uniform. Throughout his time...