Northern Illinois Huskies Depth Chart

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Depth Chart· Updated Sep 16, 2026· Two-deep · Public sources
QB
  1. 14
    56
    Jalen MaconRS SR/TR
    Starter
  2. 5
    56
    Taron DickensRS JR/TR
    TRANSFER
  3. 2
    53
    Brady DavidsonSO
RB
  1. 45
    71
    Telly Johnson Jr.JR
    Starter
  2. 24
    52
    Elijah PorterRS SO
WR-X
  1. 0
    58
    La'Don BryantRS SO
    Starter
  2. 19
    52
    Kelan McInerneySO/TR
WR-Z
  1. 9
    59
    George DimopoulosJR
    Starter
  2. 4
    46
    Kenji LewisRS SR/TR
SLOT
  1. 1
    71
    DeAree RogersRS SR/TR
    Starter
  2. 7
    52
    Cam ThompsonRS SR/TR
TE
  1. 83
    54
    Jason FowlerRS SO
    Starter
  2. 84
    52
    Glen WeberJR/TR
LT
  1. 58
    66
    Ross LiegelRS SO
    Starter
  2. 61
    60
    Ben GustafsonRS SO
  3. 77
    46
    Daine HansonRS SR/TR
    TRANSFER
LG
  1. 53
    66
    Luke SkartvedtRS JR
    Starter
  2. 68
    52
    Samir SenenatRS SO
C
  1. 63
    66
    Landon HronRS JR
    Starter
  2. 55
    52
    Ty MeadSR/TR
RG
  1. 76
    66
    Tyler ChambersRS FR
    Starter
  2. 78
    60
    Jacob WelchRS JR
RT
  1. 66
    66
    Lane MahnesmithRS SO
    Starter
  2. 70
    60
    Chevy TraskRS SR/TR
    TRANSFER

Next game kickoff time

Northern Illinois Huskies plays Arizona away on Sat, Sep 19. The listed kickoff time is 10:30 PM ET.

See the schedule and scores →

Coaching Staff

Head CoachRob Harley1st season
Offensive CoordinatorTony Petersen
Defensive CoordinatorNot confirmed yet

Head coach confirmed. Coordinators are still being sourced from official team staff pages.

What's Next

Who do they play next?at Arizona · Sat, Sep 19 · 10:30 PM ETWho's starting at QB?Jalen Macon — starting quarterback for Northern IllinoisHow do they compare?Pick an opponent for Northern Illinois
2026 Schedule

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    Team Analysis
    WHY #127 IN WS POWER
    Results this season-1.0 pts

    Lost to Iowa Hawkeyes, who wasn't ranked, in week 1.

    2025 SP+: -22.3

    85%

    Roster talent: 9th percentile

    7%

    Recruiting class: #82 national

    6%

    Returning production: 44%

    2%

    Preseason blend — SP+ weight rises when 2026 numbers publish (Aug). How we rank · not a betting line.

    Portal

    3 adds in two-deep · avg 64 OVR · top add: A. Jones (NB, 76, from Lafayette)

    Camp battles to watch4
    Coach Northern IllinoisTake them from week one to the natty. You call every play.

    Updated Sep 16, 2026 · Data from public sources

    Who starts for Northern Illinois?

    Northern Illinois Huskies starting lineup

    Jalen Macon is the projected starting quarterback for Northern Illinois as of September 16, 2026. Taron Dickens is listed second.

    Northern Illinois also projects Telly Johnson Jr. at running back, La'Don Bryant at wide receiver and Jason Fowler at tight end.

    The full Northern Illinois Huskies two-deep was last updated September 16, 2026. Preseason depth charts are projections and change through fall camp.

    Jalen Macon · QBTelly Johnson Jr. · RBLa'Don Bryant · WR-XJason Fowler · TE

    Common questions

    Who is Northern Illinois's starting quarterback?
    Jalen Macon is the projected starting quarterback for Northern Illinois as of September 16, 2026. Taron Dickens is listed second.
    Who starts at running back for Northern Illinois?
    Telly Johnson Jr. is the projected starter at running back for Northern Illinois, with Elijah Porter listed second.
    Who starts at wide receiver for Northern Illinois?
    La'Don Bryant is the projected starter at wide receiver for Northern Illinois, with Kelan McInerney listed second.
    Who starts at tight end for Northern Illinois?
    Jason Fowler is the projected starter at tight end for Northern Illinois, with Glen Weber listed second.
    When was the Northern Illinois Huskies depth chart last updated?
    The Northern Illinois Huskies depth chart on Who's Starting was last updated September 16, 2026. It refreshes daily through the season.
    What was Northern Illinois's record last season?
    Northern Illinois Huskies finished 3-9 (2-6 in Mountain West play).
    When does Northern Illinois Huskies play next?
    Northern Illinois Huskies plays Arizona away on Sat, Sep 19. The listed kickoff time is 10:30 PM ET.

    Full Northern Illinois roster

    Every player on the Northern Illinois Huskies depth chart, by position.

    Offense

    WR: La'Don Bryant, Kelan McInerney

    WR: George Dimopoulos, Kenji Lewis

    WR: DeAree Rogers, Cam Thompson

    LT: Ross Liegel, Ben Gustafson, Daine Hanson

    LG: Luke Skartvedt, Samir Senenat

    C: Landon Hron, Ty Mead

    RG: Tyler Chambers, Jacob Welch

    RT: Lane Mahnesmith, Chevy Trask

    TE: Jason Fowler, Glen Weber

    QB: Jalen Macon, Taron Dickens, Brady Davidson

    RB: Telly Johnson Jr., Elijah Porter

    Defense

    DE: Kole Sneed, Fawzy Omotoso, James Bradley

    DT: Montrel Canion, Matthew Scarlett, Jacob McGhee

    DT: Amari Washington, Jordan Bellamy

    DE: Jay'shon Thomas, JT King, Joseph Nnamuchi

    WLB: Jashawn Nelson, Brady Kerperin, Broderick Windham

    MLB: Jack Murray, Cooper Mau

    CB: Romelo Walker, Dev'ion Reynolds, Marshall Washington

    SS: Kyon Conyers, James Little IV

    FS: Malik Armstrong, Andruw Ellis

    CB: Liam Lindo, Yassine Falke

    NB: Avery Jones, Aaron Warren, Justin Harris

    Special Teams

    PT: Jake Ference, Carter Klementzos

    PK: JJ Schlenhardt, Ryan Short

    KO: Ryan Short, JJ Schlenhardt

    LS: Jason Evans, Troy Stumbaugh

    H: Jake Ference, Ean Hamric

    PR: DeAree Rogers, Dev'ion Reynolds

    KR: Dev'ion Reynolds, Elijah Porter