Northern Illinois Huskies
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Mountain West3-9 (2025)#82 Recruiting44% Returning
Depth Chart· Updated Aug 17, 2026· Two-deep · Public sources
QB
  1. 14
    55
    Jalen MaconRS SR/TR
    Starter
  2. 2
    55
    Brady DavidsonSO
  3. 15
    45
    Ean HamricRS SR/TR
RB
  1. 45
    70
    Telly Johnson Jr.JR
    Starter
  2. 24
    51
    Elijah PorterRS SO
  3. 11
    40
    Romelo WareRS SO
WR-X
  1. 7
    57
    Cam ThompsonRS SR/TR
    Starter
  2. 0
    51
    La'Don BryantRS SO
  3. 13
    45
    Kevin Holmes Jr.RS JR/TR
WR-Z
  1. 9
    58
    George DimopoulosJR
    Starter
  2. 4
    45
    Kenji LewisRS SR/TR
  3. 12
    45
    Tavaris ColesJR/TR
SLOT
  1. 1
    70
    DeAree RogersRS SR/TR
    Starter
  2. 3
    56
    Rickey Taylor Jr.RS SO
  3. 6
    43
    Afy IbekweRS FR
TE
  1. 83
    53
    Jason FowlerRS SO
    Starter
  2. 87
    53
    Liam RussoRS FR
  3. 84
    45
    Glen WeberJR/TR
LT
  1. 58
    65
    Ross LiegelRS SO
    Starter
  2. 61
    59
    Ben GustafsonRS SO
LG
  1. 76
    65
    Tyler ChambersRS FR
    Starter
  2. 53
    59
    Luke SkartvedtRS JR
C
  1. 63
    65
    Landon HronRS JR
    Starter
  2. 55
    51
    Ty MeadSR/TR
  3. 69
    51
    Logan GrossRS SO
RG
  1. 78
    65
    Jacob WelchRS JR
    Starter
  2. 68
    51
    Samir SenenatRS SO
RT
  1. 66
    65
    Lane MahnesmithRS SO
    Starter
  2. 74
    51
    Erik MurrayRS FR
2026 Schedule

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Team Analysis
WHY #126 IN WS POWER

2025 SP+: -16.7 → -15.0 after regression

65%

Roster talent: 7th percentile

18%

Recruiting class: #82 national

16%

Returning production: 44%

4%

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

Portal

2 adds in two-deep · avg 68 OVR · top add: A. Jones (NB, 72, from Lafayette)

Camp battles to watch4
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Updated Aug 17, 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 August 17, 2026. Brady Davidson is listed second.

Northern Illinois also projects Telly Johnson Jr. at running back, Cam Thompson at wide receiver and Jason Fowler at tight end.

The full Northern Illinois Huskies two-deep was last updated August 17, 2026. Preseason depth charts are projections and change through fall camp.

Jalen Macon · QBTelly Johnson Jr. · RBCam Thompson · 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 August 17, 2026. Brady Davidson 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?
Cam Thompson is the projected starter at wide receiver for Northern Illinois, with La'Don Bryant listed second.
Who starts at tight end for Northern Illinois?
Jason Fowler is the projected starter at tight end for Northern Illinois, with Liam Russo 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 August 17, 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).