Dual-threat NIU QB who brought chaos in 2016
Anthony Maddie’s NIU profile is built on dual-threat juice: in the 2016 season, he finished with 1,255 passing yards, 666 rushing yards, and 13 total touchdowns, including a 5-TD outburst against Buffalo that showed how dangerous he could be when the offense let him improvise. His differentiator was run-pass stress — defenses had to account for his legs every snap — and NIU’s own notes said he had run for 100+ yards in three starts that year. The big question is fit: if you want a QB who can extend plays and create offense off-script, he’s your guy; if you need a pure pocket technician, less so.
