Is Michael O'Connell starting?
Michael O'Connell is listed 2nd string at RT for Northwestern Wildcats.
Redshirt freshman · #76 · 6'7", 315 lbs
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- 17385Deuce McGuireStarter
- 27679Michael O'ConnellYou
Northwestern Starting Lineup
Top offensive linemen in the Big Ten
The Story
The Story
A 3-star recruit out of Glenbard West, ranked #1,049 nationally coming out of high school.
- Jersey
- #76
- Class
- RS FR
- Height
- 6'7"
- Weight
- 315 lbs
Michael O'Connell is currently behind Deuce McGuire at RT on the Northwestern depth chart, a Big Ten team rated 86 overall this season.
Recruiting Profile
- Stars
- ★★★☆☆3-star
- Composite
- 0.8672
- National Rank
- #1049
- High School
- Glenbard West
- Hometown
- Glen Ellyn, IL
Why this rating?
On a 90-rated offense; 50th-percentile recruit (no FBS production stats) → 79 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.
Michael O'Connell'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.