#16
Brennan Saxe
Returning to Northwestern for 2026
Palatine, Ill. → Fremd
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Limited signal — not enough coverage for a story yet.
Splits & context
Supporting Cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
David Braun
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
Background
2025 First-Year: Did not see game action. High School: Attended Fremd High School in Palatine, Illinois, where he was a starter at both wide receiver and defensive back for four years … Over his career, tallied 249 receptions and 3,478 receiving yards, ranking third and seventh in IHSA history, r...
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