Northern Illinois Huskies#5 · QB Taron Dickens
86 Overall rating steady- Height
- 5-11
- Weight
- 180 lb
- Class
- Junior
- Hometown
- Miami, FL
Taron Dickens is a QB (#5) for Northern Illinois, from Miami, FL. In the 2026 season he has 837 passing yards and 3 touchdowns, 209.3 yards per game over 4 games. He has 32.3 fantasy points (PPR), 8.1 per game. Season-by-season stats and the game log are below.
Skill profile
Production
Passing yards 18
Passing TDs 17
Rushing yards 11
Rushing TDs 8
Total yards 18
Fantasy points 16
Efficiency
Completion % 19
Yards per attempt 16
TD rate 17
INT avoidance 12
Big-play passing 13
Rush efficiency 8
Measurables
Height 4
Weight 4
Frame 4
Experience 13
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2026 season
837
Passing yards
3
Passing TDs
2
Interceptions
84/120
Completions
-52
Rushing yards
0
Rushing TDs
Taron Dickens career stats by year
| Season | Tm | G | Cmp-Att | Pass Yds | TD | INT | Rush Yds | Rush TD | Fantasy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | NIU | 4 | 84-120 | 837 | 3 | 2 | -52 | 0 | 32.3 |
| 2025 | WCU | 9 | 271-365 | 3508 | 38 | 2 | 321 | 1 | 322.4 |
| 2024 | WCU | 7 | 127-172 | 1428 | 12 | 3 | 56 | 2 | 111.4 |
| 2023 | WCU | 2 | 4-6 | 127 | 1 | 0 | -6 | 0 | 8.5 |
| Career | All | 22 | 486-663 | 5900 | 54 | 7 | 319 | 3 | 474.6 |
Season totals, 2023 to 2026. Source: CollegeFootballData.
Schedule and results
Status
28
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Box score log
| Date | Opp | Result | PASS YDS | RUSH YDS | TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 26 | at Georgia State | L 14-35 | 320 | -26 | 1 |
| Sep 19 | at Arizona | L 17-42 | 228 | 9 | 1 |
| Sep 12 | vs Illinois State | L 24-28 | 193 | -16 | 1 |
| Sep 5 | at Iowa | L 0-40 | 96 | -19 | 0 |
Career timeline
- NowNorthern Illinois QB: #5
- ClassJunior
- HometownMiami, FL
Taron Dickens: Northern Illinois QB profile and stats
Taron Dickens is a QB (#5) for Northern Illinois, from Miami, FL. This profile tracks Taron Dickens's season stats, skill ratings and game log through the 2026 season, and links straight into the Northern Illinois roster, the Mountain West players hub and the conference schedule. To see where Northern Illinois sits in the race, check the live Mountain West standings.
Taron Dickens in the news
All newsPreviewAir Force at Northern Illinois: how to watch, Week 6 2026Week 6: Air Force visits Northern Illinois at Huskie Stadium. Kickoff is 7:30 PM ET, on CBSSN.2026-10-07RecapGeorgia State beat Northern Illinois 35-14 (Week 4, 2026)Georgia State beat Northern Illinois 35-14 at Center Parc Stadium. Now Georgia State is 3-1, and Northern Illinois is 0-4.2026-09-26RecapArizona beat Northern Illinois 42-17 (Week 3, 2026)Arizona beat Northern Illinois 42-17 at Arizona Stadium. Now Arizona is 2-1, and Northern Illinois is 0-3.2026-09-19
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Frequently asked questions
What team does Taron Dickens play for?
Taron Dickens plays for Northern Illinois, wearing #5 at QB.
What position does Taron Dickens play?
Taron Dickens is a QB for Northern Illinois.
How tall is Taron Dickens?
Taron Dickens is 5-11 and weighs 180 lb.
What year is Taron Dickens in?
Taron Dickens is listed as a junior on the Northern Illinois roster.
Where is Taron Dickens from?
Taron Dickens is from Miami, FL.
How many passing yards does Taron Dickens have?
Taron Dickens has 837 passing yards in the 2026 season. Full numbers are in the stats above.