#45

Trenton Nixon

LB · Northern Illinois · Fr. · #45

Returning to Northern Illinois for 2026
This season's coverage starts August 26 — check back once kickoff hits.

Trenton Nixon

LB · Northern Illinois · Fr · #45

Limited signal — not enough coverage for a story yet.

Career Arc

HS
Recruit
★★★
#2381 national
CFB
College
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No college data
NFL
NFL Draft
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Not drafted (yet)

How he plays

2026 Outlook

Northern Illinois

2026 Depth chart

Projected starter

Linebacker · 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 #81

Heisman trajectory

Heisman Trajectory · 2025

Peak #14848

Final rank
#15004
Avg #14954.0
Finalist prob 0%

Peaked at #14848 this season.