Northern Michigan University

2025 (Sophomore)

• Named to the All-GLIAC Second Team
• Started at running back in eight games for Northern
• Recorded career-highs in rushing yards in one game (233 vs. Roosevelt) and rushing touchdowns in a single season (seven)
• Was part of the program’s best all-time rushing performance against Roosevelt on 10/18, which tallied 538 total rushing yards and six rushing touchdowns as a team.
• Added 3 receptions for 72 yards

• Named an All-GLIAC Honorable Mention
• Played in all 11 games as the lead RB
• Led the team with 156 rushes for 668 yards (4.3 ypc)
• Scored his first career TD vs. Saginaw Valley on 10/5/24
• Ran for a season-best 108 yards against Wayne State on 11/16/24
• Added 7 receptions for 59 yards

• All-State Honorable Mention
• Three-time All-Conference
• Two-time All-Region
• Also participated in track, where he was four-time All-Region and three-time All-Conference

• Son of Darlese McConnell
• From Lansing, Michigan
• Hobbies include watching movies