More Preferred Walk-Ons

If you were disappointed with the size of any our scholarship guys, check out the measurables for these players coming to NIU with a chance to earn a scholarship with hard work and dedication:



Jason Schepler, DE/DL
6'2"+ 240 lbs
Sycamore (IL)

Teammate of scholarship recruit LB Kevin Sabock
Went 42-7 wrestling Heavyweight (285) his senior year
Throws discus in track (set school record)
Conference Defensive MVP
Sun-Times HM All-State

Schepler decides Huskies the right fit
Hitting Bullseye: Schepler overcomes obstacles
Schepler splits at state



Travis Bond, OLB/WR
6'4" 205 lbs
Byron (IL)

Had 120 tackles last fall.
Plans to redshirt freshman season and earn scholarship as a sophomore.

Byron's Travis Bond to walk-on at Northern Ill.




Gerald Rigo, OL
6'6" 283+ lbs
LaGrange, IL (Lyons Township HS)

Had some D-II offers