Andruw Ellis brings track-speed upside to NIU’s defensive backfield
Ellis is an intriguing Northern Illinois DB because his profile points to real athletic upside: he was a four-year varsity letterwinner, has track speed that translated to a wind-legal 10.98 100-meter dash in high school, and entered NIU as a safety/cornerback-type athlete with versatility. NIU’s roster notes he did not see game action in his freshman season, so the key question is whether his speed, length, and competitive background can turn into on-field snaps. If you want a developmental defender with ceiling and special-teams potential, he fits the mold.
