2026 SEASON
Northwestern
Big Ten
Northwestern added 18 players and lost 10 players through the 2026 transfer portal. The net roster change is +8.
Updated Nov 9, 2026
Quick Answers
- Which Northwestern players are most likely to transfer?
- As of November 9, 2026, the Northwestern players with the highest Transfer Vulnerability Score (TVS) are Ricky Ahumaraeze (WR, 29), Camp Magee (TE, 29), and Griffin Wilde (WR, 29). The roster average is 13.0 across 124 scored players. TVS ranks players from 0 to 100 by how likely they are to enter the next portal window.
- How many players has Northwestern gained and lost in the 2026 transfer portal?
- Northwestern has added 18 players and lost 10 in the 2026 transfer portal, a net change of +8.
- Who is Northwestern's top incoming transfer?
- By estimated value, Aidan Chiles (QB, from Michigan State) at $2.9 million.
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Incoming Transfers
18
Outgoing Transfers
10
Portal Impact by Position
| Pos | Out | In | Net value |
|---|---|---|---|
| QB | 0 | 2 | +$3.0M |
| DB | 1 | 2 | +$671K |
| OL | 3 | 3 | +$606K |
| LB | 0 | 1 | +$570K |
| TE | 1 | 2 | +$551K |
| DL | 1 | 3 | +$380K |
| ST | 0 | 3 | +$205K |
| RB | 2 | 2 | +$129K |
| Other | 2 | 0 | -$85K |
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
12/100
DefenseAverage TVS
14/100
Special TeamsAverage TVS
7/100
Highest risk players · TVS percentile
Ricky Ahumaraeze WRElevated
89th
Camp Magee TEElevated
89th
Griffin Wilde WRElevated
89th
Nigel Glover LBElevated
87th
Caleb Komolafe RBElevated
87th
Program Context
Last 3 seasons
17-17Head coaches
David Braun
2023-PresentCurrent
Pat Fitzgerald
2006-2022
2026 coaching staff
- David BraunDan and Susan Jones Family Head Football Coach
- Chip KellyOffensive Coordinator
- Tim McGarigleDefensive Coordinator (Linebackers)
- Paul CreightonSpecial Teams Coordinator
- Maurice FlemingAssistant Defensive Backs Coach
- D.J. VokolekAssistant Defensive Line Coach (Defensive Ends)
- Aristotle ThompsonAssistant Head Coach / Running Backs Coach
- Jacob WhiteAssistant Linebackers Coach
- Paul GrattanAssistant Offensive Line Coach
- Zach MartinAssistant Tight Ends & Running Backs Coach
- LaMarcus HicksDefensive Backs Coach
- Ross KolodziejDefensive Line Coach
- Fred WyattDefensive Line Specialist
- Tim DrevnoOffensive Line Coach
- Jerry NeuheiselQuarterbacks Coach
- Drew GraySafeties Coach
- Jeff CoppSenior Defensive Assistant/Nickels Coach
- Joe SeymourSpecial Teams Assistant
- Bob BicknellTight Ends Coach
- Armon BinnsWide Receivers Coach
- Alec KassStrength & Conditioning Assistant
2026 Recruiting Class
15 commits#329
Jaden McDuffieWR
Edgewater, MD
#907
Sean Morris IIRB
Orange, CA
#1158
Max MohringLB
Malvern, PA
#1158
Gabe Davis-RayS
Columbus, OH
#1196
Tom McGlincheyATH
Philadelphia, PA
#1274
Tre HoskinsDL
Hannibal, MO
#1320
Jaden VaughnCB
Cypress, TX
#1320
Keaton ReinkeWR
St. Charles, IL
#1422
Johnny O'BrienQB
Palatine, IL
#1465
Owen JakubczakIOL
Palatine, IL
#1656
Amare JordanLB
Cedar Park, TX
#1722
Nick CostaDL
Richland, NJ
#1838
Calvin LorekDL
Loveland, OH
#2281
Hayden FlavinOT
Clarkston, MI
#2850
Noah SurK
Oak Park, IL
Recruiting Footprint
2026 Roster
124 of 124High risk means the top 15% of roster-relative TVS scores. TVS is not a transfer probability.
