Roy Williams gives NIU a long, physical edge off the end
In the 2025 season, Northern Illinois defensive end Roy Williams enters as a preseason All-MAC first-team pick and one of the Huskies’ most dependable defenders, bringing size, length and a physical mentality at 6-foot-6 and 257 pounds. He returned from 2024 as NIU’s leading returning tackler with 38 stops and 6.5 sacks, plus a sack in three straight games, which tells you he’s not just sturdy — he can finish plays and disrupt rhythm. He looks like a strong fit for a team wanting a high-motor edge setter with proven production and leadership.
