
Kevin Skatrud brings size and confidence to NIU’s offensive line
Skatrud is a towering interior lineman at **6-foot-7** who drew praise from NIU coaches for having a “phenomenal fall,” suggesting he earned trust through steady practice performance rather than flash alone.[7] He profiles as a line-of-scrimmage stability piece: big enough to anchor, experienced enough to compete for snaps, and the kind of player who can fit a team that values development and depth up front.[7] If you want a high-ceiling, physically imposing lineman with coach-backed momentum, he’s worth a look; if you need proven game-production, the public résumé is thinner.[1][7]