#14
Malik Armstrong
Returning to Northern Illinois for 2026
This season's coverage starts August 26 — check back once kickoff hits.
Malik Armstrong
Limited signal — not enough coverage for a story yet.
Career Arc
HS
Recruit
★★
CFB
College
Northern Illinois
NFL
NFL Draft
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2025 snapshot
Season context · Team result + system
2024Northern Illinois8-5HC: Thomas Hammock · Run-leaning, fast tempo
2025Northern Illinois3-9HC: Thomas Hammock · Run-heavy, slow tempo
Career stats
| Season | Team | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Northern Illinois | 1 | 1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | -- | -- | -- |
| 2024 | Northern Illinois | 1 | 1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | -- | -- | -- |
| Career | 2 | 2 | 0.0 | 0.0 | -- | -- | -- |
How he plays
2026 Outlook
Northern Illinois
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Cornerback · 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 #13943
Peaked at #13943 this season.