#76
Michael O'Connell
Returning to Northwestern for 2026
R-Jr. · Glen Ellyn, Ill. → Glenbard West
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Michael O'Connell
Limited signal — not enough coverage for a story yet.
Career Arc
HS
Recruit
★★★
CFB
College
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NFL
NFL Draft
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How he plays
2026 Outlook
Northwestern
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Offensive line · Northwestern
Returning around him
- 68% of 2024 offensive production back (Solid continuity)
- 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
Heisman trajectory
Heisman Trajectory · 2025
Peak #6192
Peaked at #6192 this season.
Background
2025 First-Year: Did not see game action. High School: Rated as a three-star prospect by 247Sports, and ranked the No. 22 player in Illinois and No. 68 offensive tackle nationally … Attended Glenbard West High School in Glen Ellyn, Ill. … Selected to the News-Gazette’s 2024 First Team All-State …...