Jake Gassaway brings linebacker size and a proven Nebraska prep background to Northern Illinois
Gassaway, a 6'2" linebacker from Millard South, arrives at Northern Illinois with the build and developmental upside teams like in a modern LB, but the publicly available sources here do not provide current college production or advanced stat context. His appeal is more about profile than flash: a long, physical defender with a documented recruiting pedigree who could fit best in a system that values size, versatility, and special-teams toughness.
