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Redshirt senior tight end Tristen Tewes (left) engages with a blocking pad held by redshirt senior offensive lineman J.J. Lippe during NIU's Pro Day on Wednesday inside the Chessick Practice Center. Tewes and Lippe were two of the 17 Huskies to work out in front of NFL scouts. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)

Huskies showcase talents for NFL scouts at Pro Day

By Skyler Kisellus, Senior Sports Reporter | March 18, 2025

DeKALB — On the same day NIU students resumed classes after a week-long spring break, representatives from 22 NFL teams converged upon DeKalb to watch the school’s latest class of draft prospects put their skills on display. NIU hosted its annual...

Former linebacker Tyler Jackson runs the three-cone drill during NIU’s annual Pro Day on March 7, 2024, inside the Chessick Practice Center. The school will hold its next Pro Day on Monday, with 18 total players expected to attend. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)

NIU to host Pro Day for draft hopefuls

By Skyler Kisellus, Senior Sports Reporter | March 15, 2025

DeKALB – NIU will host its annual Pro Day on Monday, giving its band of draft-eligible players a chance to showcase their skills in front of an audience of professional scouts. Players will first undergo testing in the Northwestern Medicine Sports...

NIU football: Tyler Loos battles history of injuries for spot in NFL

By Frank Gogola | March 8, 2015

Tyler Loos, former Huskie offensive lineman, knows his injury history may knock him down in the draft.But, Loos hopes his performance at NIU’s Pro Day on Friday at the Chessick Practice Center, in addition to a full season of tape, can help him get...

NIU football: Da’Ron Brown runs routes for NFL scouts at Pro Day

By Frank Gogola | March 6, 2015

Running routes is what Da’Ron Brown’s all about.Brown, former Huskies wide receiver, ran routes and did position drills during NIU’s Pro Day on Friday at the Chessick Practice Center.“I’m pretty sure they [the scouts] would say I probably have...

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