#72
Tanner Rinderknecht
Returning to Northern Illinois for 2026
Tanner Rinderknecht
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
Rob Harley
How he plays
2026 Outlook
Northern Illinois
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Offensive line · Northern Illinois
Returning around him
- 53% of 2024 offensive production back (Solid continuity)
- Transfer portal: -16 net (6 in / 22 out)
2026 Award watch
No preseason watch lists yet (most drop June 15 – July 15)
Northern Illinois · Last season: 3-9 · Talent rank #125 · 2026 recruiting class #82
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