2026 SEASON
Northern Illinois
Mid-American
Northern Illinois added 16 players and lost 28 players through the 2026 transfer portal. The net roster change is -12.
Updated Nov 9, 2026
Quick Answers
- Which Northern Illinois players are most likely to transfer?
- As of November 10, 2026, the Northern Illinois players with the highest Transfer Vulnerability Score (TVS) are Telly Johnson Jr. (RB, 52), La'Don Bryant (WR, 48), and Brady Davidson (QB, 43). The roster average is 18.0 across 113 scored players. TVS ranks players from 0 to 100 by how likely they are to enter the next portal window.
- How many players has Northern Illinois gained and lost in the 2026 transfer portal?
- Northern Illinois has added 16 players and lost 28 in the 2026 transfer portal, a net change of -12.
- Who is Northern Illinois's top incoming transfer?
- By estimated value, Yassine Falke (CB, from Marian (IN)) at $66,000.
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Incoming Transfers
16
Outgoing Transfers
28
Portal Impact by Position
| Pos | Out | In | Net value |
|---|---|---|---|
| DB | 6 | 6 | -$719K |
| Other | 3 | 0 | -$370K |
| LB | 3 | 0 | -$148K |
| TE | 1 | 0 | -$62K |
| DL | 6 | 5 | -$21K |
| WR | 3 | 2 | +$5K |
| RB | 1 | 0 | -$2K |
| OL | 1 | 2 | +$2K |
| QB | 2 | 0 | -$2K |
| ST | 2 | 1 | -$1K |
2026 Depth Chart
ProjectedThis is a projection, not an official team release. The order uses the current roster, recent production, and player usage. Updated Nov 3, 2026.
Roster Risk
OffenseAverage TVS
19/100
DefenseAverage TVS
17/100
Special TeamsAverage TVS
11/100
Highest risk players · TVS percentile
Telly Johnson Jr. RBVery high
99th
La'Don Bryant WRHigh
99th
Brady Davidson QBHigh
97th
Amari Washington DTHigh
97th
Liam Russo TEHigh
96th
Program Context
Last 3 seasons
11-23Head coaches
2026 coaching staff
- Rob HarleyInterim Head Coach
- Quinn SandersCo-Offensive Coordinator / Wide Receivers
- Tony PetersenOffensive Coordinator / Quarterbacks
- Cory ConnollySpecial Teams Coordinator / Linebackers
- Brayden PattonAssistant Coach / Asst. Offensive Line
- DJ BlandAssistant Coach / Cornerbacks/Pass Defense Coordinator
- Chris WestAssistant Coach / Defensive Ends
- Justin RobinsonAssistant Coach / Defensive Tackles
- Matt WhiteAssistant Coach / Offensive Line
- Ty BolesAssistant Coach / Running Backs
- Kai RossAssistant Coach / Safeties
- Joseph HawkinsAssistant Coach / Tight Ends
2024 Recruiting Class
19 commits#1434
Ivan Moore Jr.EDGE
Chicago, IL
#1555
Ben GustafsonOT
Omaha, NE
#1752
Ross LiegelDL
Baraboo, WI
#1794
AJ GuidaLB
Denver, CO
#1811
Adrian ThomasWR
Milwaukee, WI
#1811
Taylor PowellATH
East St. Louis, IL
#1993
Lance IngoldEDGE
Rochester, IL
#2095
George DimopoulosWR
Crystal Lake, IL
#2165
Ahmir SmithRB
Saint Matthews, SC
#2204
Grey RumohrOT
Wales, WI
#2330
Lane MahnesmithOT
Troy, IL
#2347
Telly Johnson Jr.ATH
Hephzibah, GA
#2347
La'Don BryantWR
Savannah, GA
#2389
Devon AkersWR
Ankeny, IA
#2398
Joe SteinTE
Grand Island, NE
#2510
Luke MarbleQB
Smyrna, GA
#2510
KJ McRaeATH
Atlanta, GA
#2516
Dev'ion ReynoldsCB
Mundelein, IL
#2523
Aiden OlsonIOL
Elkhorn, WI
Recruiting Footprint
2026 Roster
113 of 113High risk means the top 15% of roster-relative TVS scores. TVS is not a transfer probability.
Ross Odgen
LB#331
$1KLow · TVS 10
