Joey Rattin brings proven tackling volume and run-stopping edge to Northern Illinois
Rattin stands out as a productive linebacker with a track record of piling up tackles and playing with consistent physicality, highlighted by a 2021 season at UIC in which he led the team with 72 tackles, added 2.5 tackles for loss, and recorded two pass breakups and a fumble recovery[2]. He also showed durability and impact, appearing in every game and posting double-digit tackles three times, which suggests a reliable, high-motor fit for a defense that wants an active downhill defender[2].
