Marc Pretto

• Earned Most Improved Award for the Huskie defense following 2025 spring practices. 2024 • Played in the last five games of the season beginning at Western Michigan (11-6) after coming back from injury. • Contributed one tackle while playing primarily on special teams, including kickoff and kickoff return. • Transferred to NIU in January 2024 and took part in spring practices. PRIOR TO NIU (2022-2023 at Fordham) 2023 • Started all 11 games at linebacker. • Collected third team All-Patriot League honors from Phil Steele. • Ranked second on the team with 75 tackles, 29 solo. • Made 7.5 tackles for loss with one sack, two pass break-ups and a forced fumble. • Recorded a season high nine tackles with a tackle for loss versus Wagner (9/2). • Made six tackles with a TFL at Buffalo (9/9). • Totaled five or more tackles in 10 of 11 games. • Had six solo stops among his eight tackles, with a TFL and a pass break up, at Georgetown (9/30). 2022 • Appeared in all 12 games as a freshman, both at linebacker and on special teams. • Recorded 15 total tackles, eight solo, including one for loss. • Also had an interception. • Made four tackles, three solo, including one for loss in win at Bucknell. • Also had three stops in Colgate win. • Finished with a pair of tackles and intercepted a pass in the win over Georgetown. HIGH SCHOOL • A graduate of Saint Peter's Prep in Jersey City, N.J. • Played three seasons on varsity and made 53 tackles, 43 solo, in 19 games. • Totaled five tackles for loss and 2.5 sacks with two fumble recoveries and two fumbles caused. • Also competed for the track and field and wrestling programs. • The eighth-ranked linebacker in New Jersey in 2020. PERSONAL • Son of Amy and Reggie Pretto. • Sport management major.