Jason Fowler is NIU’s rising 6-5, 255-pound tight end with starter buzz
In 2025, Jason Fowler played in six games for Northern Illinois and caught 2 passes for 14 yards, then entered 2026 camp as the Huskies’ top tight end option. The appeal is the frame: at 6-foot-5 and 255 pounds, he brings legitimate inline size, developmental upside, and enough receiving touch to be more than a pure blocker. A local product from Skokie, he has climbed from depth piece to projected starter, which suggests trust from the staff and steady growth. He looks like a tough-fit, high-floor TE for a run-first team that wants a physical, versatile presence.
