#85
Tom McGlinchey
Returning to Northwestern for 2026
Warrington, Pa. → William Penn Charter
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Limited signal — not enough coverage for a story yet.
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
Tight end · 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 #57 · 2026 recruiting class #52
Background
High School: Committed to Northwestern on June 24, 2025 Named first team all-conference in the Inter-Academic League as a senior Lined up at tight end, outside linebacker and quarterback Brother, Mike, plays offensive tackle for the Denver Broncos High school coach at William Penn Charter was CJ...
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