Joe Natali is a tackling, turnover-hunting safety with real upside at Northwestern State
In the 2025 season, Joe Natali showed the kind of early-career utility coaches love in a safety: 11 total tackles, 6 solo stops, 5 assists, and 2 forced fumbles for Northwestern State, plus a punt recovery later in the year that hints at real field awareness and hustle. Listed at 6-foot-1, 185 pounds, he brings a solid frame, disciplined run support, and a nose for chaos plays. Add in a strong high-school résumé and a redshirt season, and he looks like a useful fit for a defense that values effort, physicality, and special-teams reliability.
