Northwestern’s long-awaited TE breakout turned real weapon
In the 2025 season, Hunter Welcing finally became Northwestern’s top tight end threat, earning All-Big Ten honorable mention after 28 catches for 296 yards and 2 touchdowns, with the yardage marking the most by a Wildcat TE in the Braun era. His game stands out for veteran polish, reliable hands, and enough versatility to be a credible pass-game fit rather than just an in-line blocker. The big story is resilience: he battled through a slow start and years of limited production before breaking out, which says plenty about his persistence and late-bloom upside.
