productive NIU edge defender with takeaway-making instincts
Jawon Denton brings a proven playmaking profile to Northern Illinois: NIU lists him as a three-time all-conference defender with 327 tackles, 16 forced fumbles, 18 fumble recoveries, 36 pass breakups and two interceptions, a rare combo that points to disruptive hands, effort and ball skills for a defensive lineman/edge player.[2] The biggest differentiator is his knack for finishing plays and creating turnovers, which makes him attractive to teams that value chaos, motor and experience over raw measurables.[2]
