Ross Pedro brings veteran, high-accuracy long-snapping stability to NIU
In the 2025 season, Ross Pedro was a steady special-teams piece for Northern Illinois, snapping in all 12 games and handling 61 punts, 21 PATs, and 14 field goals; his value is in consistency, experience, and low-drama reliability rather than flashy box-score numbers. A former Southern Illinois starter and top-ranked snapper prospect, Pedro also adds academic leadership and a proven “show up every week” profile—exactly the kind of specialist who helps a team trust its kicking game.
