JJ Schlenhardt brings a college-ready leg to NIU’s kicking room
Schlenhardt arrives at Northern Illinois as a **redshirt freshman kicker** with a reputation for **field-goal accuracy, a clean ball-striking motion, and strong kickoff distance**, including reports of **55+ yard range** from specialist evaluators. He’s a fit if you want a kicker who looks polished and technically sound rather than raw, but NIU’s roster page shows **no college stats yet**, so his current value is more about projection and spring/football-room development than proven game production.
