Packers sign former NIU lineman J.J. Lippe, other former Huskies also sign with NFL teams
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO/WQRF) — The Green Bay Packers have brought on board a former Northern Illinois University Huskie. They've signed offensive lineman J.J. Lippe. Lippe went undrafted over the weekend. He started 12 games at left guard and one at right tackle for the Huskies last season. The Huskies' offensive line allowed the fewest sacks in the nation.NIU's offense ranked second in the MAC in total offense and 16th in the nation in rushing offense.Lippe was First Team All-MAC. He helped the NIU upset Notre Dame.Lippe is from Milwaukee, so he's somewhat of a local guy for the Packers.Several more former NIU football players who went undrafted have agreed to deals with NFL teams. Safety Nate Valcarcel signed with the Rams. Fullback Brock Lampe signed with the Patriots, and defensive tackle Devonte O'Malley signed with the Titans.Two more Huskies from last season have been invited to rookie minicamps, cornerback JaVaughn Byrd by the Saints and center Logan Zchernitz by the Giants.
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