Michael O'Connell
Freshman offensive lineman on Northwestern's 2026 roster. No game stats recorded yet.
6′7″ · 315 lb · Glen Ellyn, IL · Glenbard West
Recruiting
OT recruit
No. 1049 nationally · Signed with Northwestern
No college snaps yet.
His full recruiting profileThe story
1 offensive lineman on Northwestern's roster. No game stats recorded yet.
- Signed as a 3-star recruit to Northwestern in 2025.
Michael O'Connell
Limited signal — not enough coverage for a story yet.
His career
2025
- Signed with Northwestern3-star out of Glenbard West
Splits & context
Supporting cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
David Braun
Scheme reads (pass share, tempo, sack rate) need at least 3 team games — 1 game in so far.
Awards
A three-star recruit at offensive line for Northwestern -- 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.
Northwestern has produced 3 All-Conference offensive linemen and 1 All-American. 4 have gone on to the NFL Draft since 2021. Peter Skoronski was one of them, an All-American.
How he plays
2026 Outlook
Northwestern
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Offensive line · Northwestern
Returning around him
- 88% of 2024 offensive production back (Strong 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 #60 · 2026 recruiting class #52
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 …...