#92
Nikola Dugandzic
Returning to Northwestern for 2026
Winnetka, Ill. → New Trier
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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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Splits & context
Supporting Cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
David Braun
How he plays
2026 Outlook
Northwestern
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Punter · Northwestern
Returning around him
- 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
Background
2025 First-Year: Appeared in five games … Handled kickoffs in first career action at Tulane (8/30) … Notched six touchbacks on 21 kickoff attempts throughout the season. High School: Ranked the No. 1 punter in the nation for the 2025 class according to 247Sports and Chris Sailer Kicking … Attende...
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