RECRUITING: 6'5" St. Louis Tight End Commits To Northern Illinois

Joe Londergan | Jun 9, 2024

Oct 22, 2016; DeKalb, IL, USA; A detailed view of the Northern Illinois Huskies helmet before the game against the Buffalo Bulls at Huskie Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mike DiNovo-USA TODAY Sports / Mike DiNovo-USA TODAY Sports

A 2025 tight end with impressive size at 6'5" and 210 pounds is headed to the Mid-American Conference.

Liam Russo, a three-star tight end (247Sports) from De Smet Jesuit High School, announced his commitment to Northern Illinois via X on Saturday.

Let’s Do It!!!! Committed. #thehardway @NIUCoachHammock @AllenTrieu @JHMerrittJr @Coach_CoryWhite @CoachPoe1914 @CoachBeschorner pic.twitter.com/yPrTkyCGMR

— Liam Russo (@LiamRusso4) June 8, 2024

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Russo chose the Huskies over offers from Air Force, Army, Eastern Michigan, Harvard, Kent State, Lindenwood (DII), Memphis, Miami (OH), Navy, North Dakota State, Western Michigan, and Yale.

A multi-sport athlete, Russo's athleticism makes him an intriguing prospect for the future of his college team. Russo was classified as the #15 recruit in the state of Missouri by 247Sports for the class of 2025.

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The Huskies now have a reported nine commitments in their 2025 recruiting class.

Northern Illinois completed the 2023 season with a record of 7-6, winning their first bowl game under head coach Thomas Hammock. They begin their 2024 campaign on August 31 when they host Western Illinois on ESPN+.