steady NIU interior veteran who wins with reliability, not flash
In the 2024 season, Jacob Waskow was a dependable Northern Illinois defensive tackle who finally earned a first career start after mostly being a special-teams and backup contributor, appearing in 13 games and finishing with 2 tackles. He stands out less for gaudy box-score numbers and more for persistence, toughness, and program trust: NIU awarded him scholarship status, he earned fourth Academic All-MAC recognition, and he was part of a senior group praised for durability and buy-in. If you want a low-ego, high-character interior piece who knows the system, he’s your kind of guy.
