Jacob Welch
Junior offensive lineman on Northern Illinois's 2026 roster. No game stats recorded yet.
6′6″ · 316 lb · Johnsburg, IL
Recruiting
OT recruit
No. 2145 nationally · Signed with Northern Illinois
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Junior offensive lineman on Northern Illinois's 2026 roster. No game stats recorded yet.
- Signed as a 3-star recruit to Northern Illinois in 2023.
From Johnsburg, IL.
His career
2023
- Signed with Northern Illinois3-star out of Johnsburg
Awards
A three-star recruit at offensive line for Northern Illinois -- now graded as a developmental piece up front.
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The unit he anchors ranks 112th nationally in stuff rate allowed this season. See the full unit breakdown →
Northern Illinois has produced 6 All-Conference offensive linemen. 1 has gone on to the NFL Draft since 2019. Max Scharping went on to the NFL out of this room (2019).