Marc Pretto looks like a rising MIKE-style linebacker for NIU
Pretto is a physical, inside-the-box linebacker whose value goes beyond raw counting stats: after transferring from Fordham, he was hurt early in 2024, then returned to appear in NIU’s final nine games and entered 2025 with strong spring buzz from coach Thomas Hammock, who called him “outstanding” and “the man in the middle.”[5] His track record suggests a reliable tackler with some splash-play ability, and his Academic All-MAC recognition points to a disciplined profile that can fit a program needing intelligence, toughness, and steady linebacker play.[1][6]
