University of Northern Iowa Athletics
2014 Football Roster
Roster
Tate Omli
- Position:
- Defensive Back
- Class:
- Senior
- Hometown:
- Brookville, Kan.
- High School:
- Ell Saline
2013: Saw action in all 12 games, starting the last four … finished the season fifth on the team in tackles with 59 … recorded two interceptions for 27 return yards … notched eight tackles against No. 24 South Dakota State (10/26) … grabbed a career-high 17 tackles, two interceptions and one sack in UNI’s win over Missouri State (11/16) … earned MVFC Defensive Player of the Week and National Defensive Player of the Week for his performance against Missouri State … also finished with nine tackles, including eight solo against Western Illinois (11/23) … named to the MVFC All-Newcomer team.
Prior to UNI: Second on the team in tackles with 87 at Butler Community College his sophomore season ... notched four interceptions and a touchdown his final season ... was voted second team NJCAA All-American and first team All-KJCCC ... voted top-11 overall player in the conference ... recorded 45 tackles and two interceptions his freshman season.
High School: Attended Ell Saline High School, totaling 22 interceptions ... was a three-time Class 2A All-State defensive back ... named to Saline County's 2000-2009 All-Decade team ... won two state wrestling titles at 189 pounds ... also lettered in baseball.
Personal: Son of Tom and Susie Omli … majoring in management: business administration.
