Is Jacob Welch starting?
Jacob Welch is listed 2nd string at RG for Northern Illinois Huskies.
Redshirt junior · #78 · 6'6", 316 lbs
See full Northern Illinois Huskies depth chart ›Depth at RG · Northern Illinois Huskies
- 17665Tyler ChambersStarter
- 27859Jacob WelchYou
Northern Illinois Starting Lineup
Top offensive linemen in the Mountain West
Up next for Northern Illinois
Northern Illinois plays San José State away on Sat, Nov 7. The listed kickoff time is 04:00 PM ET.
Jacob Welch is currently behind Tyler Chambers at RG on the Northern Illinois depth chart, a Mountain West team rated 62 overall this season.
Recruiting Profile
- Stars
- ★★★☆☆3-star
- Composite
- 0.8211
- National Rank
- #2145
- High School
- Johnsburg
- Hometown
- Mchenry, IL
Why this rating?
On a 63-rated offense; 50th-percentile recruit (no FBS production stats) → 59 after depth penalty.
2026 projection — based on SP+ (a respected team-efficiency metric; 2026 not published yet, using 2025), 2025 production, recruiting, and the 2026 transfer portal; capped to depth-chart order.
2026 Game Log
Not tracked for this position.
Jacob Welch's 2026 game-by-game stat log.
The People's Ratings
Overall ratings blend team strength (SP+), on-field production, and recruiting. Higher = more impactful.