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Braden Blueitt
Returning to Northwestern for 2026
R-Jr. · Colleyville, Texas → Colleyville Heritage HS
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Braden Blueitt
Limited signal — not enough coverage for a story yet.
Career Arc
HS
Recruit
★★★
CFB
College
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NFL
NFL Draft
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How he plays
2026 Outlook
Northwestern
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Wide receiver · Northwestern
Returning around him
- 68% of 2024 offensive production back (Solid continuity)
- 2 Northwestern players drafted to NFL
- Transfer portal: +9 net (17 in / 8 out)
2026 Award watch
No preseason watch lists yet (most drop June 15 – July 15)
Northwestern · Last season: 7-6 · Talent rank #57 · 2026 recruiting class #52
Heisman trajectory
Heisman Trajectory · 2025
Peak #3383
Peaked at #3383 this season.
Background
2025 First-Year: Did not see game action. High School: Rated as a three-star prospect by 247Sports, and ranked as the No. 231 wide receiver nationally … Attended Colleyville Heritage High School in Coveyville, Texas … Three-time All-District First Team selection … Hauled in 74 receptions for 1,13...