a high-upside NIU TE with size, special-teams value, and a defensive background
Habermehl is a 6-foot-1, 246-pound freshman tight end at Northern Illinois whose 2025 college production was limited, but his profile still stands out because he brings uncommon physicality, multi-role value, and a proven tackling background from high school. He appeared in 4 games in 2025 and recorded 1 tackle, while his prep résumé showed he could be a disruptive defender and reliable special-teams contributor. For a team, that makes him more of a developmental fit than an instant stat-stuffer: useful if you want toughness, effort, and versatility more than polished receiving volume.
