
NIU's Towering TE Blocker with Clutch Moment
At 6'4" and 264 lbs, Ty Harmston was a senior starter at tight end for Northern Illinois in 2018, appearing in all 14 games with 10 starts, hauling in 11 receptions for 97 yards and his lone career TD on an 11-yard OT grab to force extra frames against Eastern Michigan[1][5][8]. A high school sack leader (6.5) transitioning to elite blocking role, his size, reliability, and game-extending intensity make him a differentiator for run-heavy schemes needing physicality over flash—no injury flags, pure blue-collar grit. Perfect fit for teams craving tough, versatile TEs who grind and deliver in big spots[3][4][8].