#24
Elijah Porter
Returning to Northern Illinois for 2026
This season's coverage starts August 26 — check back once kickoff hits.
Elijah Porter
Limited signal — not enough coverage for a story yet.
Career Arc
HS
Recruit
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CFB
College
Northern Illinois
NFL
NFL Draft
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2025 snapshot
Season context · Team result + system
2025Northern Illinois3-9HC: Thomas Hammock · Run-heavy, slow tempo
Career stats
| Season | Team | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Northern Illinois | 12 | 80 | 6.7 | 0 | -- |
| Career | 12 | 80 | 6.7 | 0 | -- |
| Season | Team | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Northern Illinois | 1 | 67 | 67.0 | 1 | -- |
| Career | 1 | 67 | 67.0 | 1 | -- |
Signature game
SIGNATURE GAME · Week 1 · 2025
W 19–17
vs Holy Cross
1 SOLO · 1 TOT
A wire-to-wire battle — won by 2 at home.
How he plays
2026 Outlook
Northern Illinois
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Running back · Northern Illinois
Returning around him
- 53% of 2024 offensive production back (Solid continuity)
- Transfer portal: -16 net (6 in / 22 out)
2026 Award watch
No preseason watch lists yet (most drop June 15 – July 15)
Northern Illinois · Last season: 3-9 · Talent rank #125 · 2026 recruiting class #81
Heisman trajectory
Heisman Trajectory · 2025
Peak #2185
Peaked at #2185 this season.