Matt Simon’s NIU résumé: big-play receiver, reliable chain-mover, and proven team leader
In the 2008 season, Matt Simon was Northern Illinois’ top receiving threat, leading the Huskies with 52 catches and 969 receiving yards while averaging 18.6 yards per reception, which shows a legit downfield game, not just empty-volume production.[1][2] He also earned All-MAC recognition and the AFCA Good Works Team nod, underscoring a player with leadership, accountability, and a strong off-field reputation.[2][3] For a team, that profile screams dependable, explosive, and coachable—exactly the kind of wideout who can tilt field position and set the tone.
