Northwestern’s walk-on cornerback with big-game poise and special-teams grit
In the 2010 season, Ricky Weina emerged as a tough, dependable depth piece for Northwestern, earning a full scholarship and flashing in a starting role against Penn State with a career-best five tackles and a pass breakup. His calling card is versatility and willingness to do the dirty work on special teams, plus the kind of underdog resilience coaches love: a former walk-on who kept earning trust in pressure spots. If you want a disciplined, high-effort CB who won’t blink when the moment gets loud, Weina is the type.
