Nick Herzog is a three-star recruit from Stilwell, KS, out of Blue Valley (No. 651 in the 2022 class) who has not played in Northwestern's 8 games this season.
Where Herzog comes from
- Stilwell, KS
- Blue Valley
- About 450 miles from Lanny and Sharon Martin Stadium
- Three-star, No. 651 in the 2022 class.
- On the Northwestern roster since 2022
Where Herzog fits
Northwestern lists 26 offensive linemen this season.
Northwestern offensive linemen with a game this season
The team’s line is 10th in the country in passing-downs success rate this season (a team number).
Northwestern is 6-2. Next: vs Iowa, Sat Nov 7.
Similar players
Same class and position
From Blue Valley
Also from Stilwell, KS
Where to follow
Awards
A three-star recruit at offensive line for Northwestern -- now projected as a quality starter at the position.
Offensive line play doesn't show up in a box score. Here's what actually tells you whether he's good.
The unit he anchors ranks 10th nationally in passing-downs success rate this season. See the full unit breakdown →
Northwestern has produced 4 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.
Five seasons at Northwestern
- 2026 Northwestern BraunYear 5 · Games –
- Jan 2026 Entered the transfer portal
- 2025 Northwestern BraunYear 4 · Games –
- 2024 Northwestern BraunYear 3 · Games –
- 2023 Northwestern BraunYear 2 · Games –
- 2022 Northwestern FitzgeraldYear 1 · Games –
- High school Blue ValleyStilwell, KS · Class of 2022Three-star, No. 651 in the 2022 class. Signed with Northwestern.Also from Blue Valley: Dawson Merritt (Nebraska), Sterling Lockett (Kansas State), Lincoln Stueve (Arkansas State) and 1 more.
Moves
- Entered the transfer portal from Northwestern, Jan 8, 2026.
2022
- Signed with NorthwesternThree-star, out of Blue Valley
2026
- Entered the portalfrom Northwestern
Coaching lineage · 2022–2026
2 coachesCoaching transition mid-career: Pat Fitzgerald → David Braun. Worth noting in scheme + development context.
In the portal · 2026
In transfer portal
