Mason Markel
6′5″ · 307 lb · Blue Springs, MO
Where he comes from
- Blue Springs, MO
- Blue Springs
- About 350 miles from Huskie Stadium
- Three-star recruit, No. 2728 nationally in the 2026 class, rating 0.8356.
Where he fits
Northern Illinois lists 21 offensive linemen this season.
Northern Illinois offensive linemen with a game this season
His line is 45th in the country in line yards this season (a team number, not his).
Northern Illinois’s week
- RecordNorthern Illinois is 0-6.
- Next gameat UNLV · Sat Oct 31
Players like him
Same class and position
Also from Blue Springs, MO
News and fans
No outlet on our list has written about him by name this season.
Northern Illinois in the news
Where to follow him
Awards
A three-star recruit at offensive line for Northern Illinois -- now graded to hold down a real starting-caliber role.
Offensive line play doesn't show up in a box score. Here's what actually tells you whether he's good.
Quality starterThree-star HS recruit
The unit he anchors ranks 45th nationally in line yards 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).
Joined Northern Illinois in 2026
- 2026 Northern Illinois HarleyYear 1 · on the roster, no stat line
- Before collegeSigned with Northern Illinois in 2026 as a 3-star recruit, No. 2,728 in the country.
His moves
- Signed with Northern Illinois in the 2026 class, a 3-star recruit.
His career
2026
- Signed with Northern Illinois3-star out of Blue Springs