#94
Gage LaDere
Returning to Northwestern for 2026
Frankfort, Ill. → Lincoln-Way East
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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
Defensive line · Northwestern
Returning around him
- 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
High School: Committed to Northwestern on Oct. 19, 2025 Presented with the Chicago Bears Community Champion Award, honoring academic and athletic excellence, as well as service to the community Also competed in wrestling Attended the same high school as current Wildcats Jack Florentine and Caden...
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