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2021 Football Roster

Rachael Keating
Rachael Keating

23 Eryk Preston

  • Position Defensive Lineman
  • Height 6-4
  • Weight 255
  • Class Senior
  • Hometown Harvey, Ill.
  • Highschool Thornton Township

Biography

SENIOR (2021): Dealt with an injury for most of the season... appeared in seven games... had two tackles, including one for lost yards, and a pass breakup versus South Dakota (Nov. 6)... added a tackle at Ball State (Sept. 2) and Montana (Sept. 11).

SENIOR (2020-21): Missouri Valley Football Conference Honorable Mention … MVFC Academic Honor Roll ... started all six games … voted team captain … finished the season with 14 tackles, 4.5 tackles for loss, 2.5 sacks, a pass break up, a quarterback hit, and a forced fumble … ranked 14th in the Valley in sacks (2.5) and 14th in tackles for loss (4.5)

JUNIOR (2019): Played in nine games … earned his first collegiate start at North Dakota State … recorded 11 tackles (seven solo) … notched a career-high five tackles and a QB hurry vs. South Dakota 

SOPHOMORE (2018): Appeared in all 11 games… had three solo tackles and assist… had one solo tackle against #1 North Dakota State.
 
REDSHIRT-FRESHMAN (2017): Played in three games…finished with a solo tackle…1.0 for loss at Indiana State

FRESHMAN (2016): MVFC Academic Honor Roll... Played in three games... solo tackle against Northern Arizona and Northern Illinois... played at South Dakota State before suffering a season-ending injury

HIGH SCHOOL: Lettered three times in football and once in basketball… two-time All-Conference honoree… twice selected team captain… played for coach Dontrell Jackson

PERSONAL: Born September 4, 1998… his HS coach Dontrell Jackson, youth FB coach Martell Fraiser and his mom have been a major influence… most admires Coach Jackson, “He taught me to grind and how it can lead to success, and how to become a successful young man.”… enjoys video games and hanging out with friends… favorite professional team is the Carolina Panthers… favorite musicians are Lil Herb and Meek Millz… son of Erica Skinner

MAJOR: Athletic Training

Statistics

Season:
2021

Season Statistics

Season Statistics

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Historical Player Information

  • 97

    2016Freshman

    Defensive End
    6'4" 234 lbs
    97
  • 97

    2017Redshirt Freshman

    Defensive End
    6'4" 228 lbs
    97
  • 23

    2018Redshirt Sophomore

    Defensive End
    6'4" 228 lbs
    23
  • 23

    2019Junior

    Linebacker
    6'4" 228 lbs
    23
  • 23

    2020Senior

    Linebacker
    6'4" 255 lbs
    23
  • 23

    2021Senior

    Defensive Lineman
    6'4" 255 lbs
    23