Tristen Tewes is NIU’s Swiss-Army tight end with real versatility
Tristen Tewes has been one of Northern Illinois’ most reliable, high-football-IQ pieces, showing rare versatility as a tight end who can also flex out or line up like a fullback, and he’s been a multi-year Academic All-MAC and NFF Hampshire Honor Society honoree with a strong academic profile to match. In the 2024 season, he posted 6 catches for 41 yards and a touchdown, and his value goes beyond the box score: he’s a veteran presence, technically sound, and the kind of do-everything glue player coaches love when they want matchup flexibility and dependability.
