Jaquis Covington brings starting-caliber size and ball production to NIU’s secondary
Covington is a physical, experienced cornerback who has already shown he can hold up as a full-time starter and make plays on the ball, highlighted by a 2024 season at USC with 30 tackles, 3 pass breakups, and a forced fumble while starting 9 games. His appeal is less about flash and more about reliability, contact toughness, and the kind of competitive edge coaches trust in coverage and run support. He looks like a fit for a defense that values sticky, assignment-sound corners who can battle at the line and finish plays.
