( 25News Now ) - After an all-state football career at Normal Community, Tye Niekamp stayed home and has now become the quarterback of the Illinois State defense as a junior middle linebacker, a defense coached by his dad, Travis.

After being named an FCS All-American last season, Niekamp has started his junior campaign off with a bang and is ready to lead his hometown Redbirds to new heights of success.

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