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
- 17664Tyler ChambersStarter
- 27858Jacob WelchYou
Northern Illinois Starting Lineup
Top offensive linemen in the Mountain West
The Story
The Story
A 3-star recruit out of Johnsburg, ranked #2,145 nationally coming out of high school.
- Jersey
- #78
- Class
- RS JR
- Height
- 6'6"
- Weight
- 316 lbs
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 62-rated offense; 50th-percentile recruit (no FBS production stats) → 58 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.