NIU's Larry English goes 16th to San Diego Chargers in NFL draft

The San Diego Chargers have taken linebacker Larry English of Northern Illinois with the 16th pick in the NFL draft.

[rebmeMasneMoNsIo tnaSnoR]

A first-round pick from NIU ! Hell must have frozen over!

[Going Home2]

Super nice kid and a great family! Thanks for staying at NIU and good luck!

[Go HUSKIES]

Congrats Larry - your a class act and deserve the draft spot. Best of luck in San Diego!

[Go HUSKIES]

Just like it does every time a football player from UofW actually takes thier own test.

rebmeMasneMoNsIotnaSnoR wrote:

A first-round pick from NIU ! Hell must have frozen over!

[Victor E Huskie]

Congrats to Larry, his family, the NIU staff and the Chargers! Well-deserved.

[Pat]

Great for English. He represents Marmion well!!!

[Mark A]

Good for him, and even better for the NIU program. It'd be nice if this indeed does have a positive effect on recruiting, even if only a small one...Baby steps.