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
2027 Recruiting Class
25 commits#81
Kai MooreQB-PP
Miami, FL
#113
Josh Shaw Jr.DT
Elmhurst, IL
#116
Cecil SmithRB
Miami, FL
#138
Ziere AlstonCB
Centerville, OH
#176
Jameson HoneyDE
Saint Louis, MO
BT
Bryce TolliverCB
Hobart, IN
JW
Ja'kobi WilliamsWR
Fort Lauderdale, FL
BZ
Brennon ZengWR
Batavia, IL
EL
Evan LeibfriedOT
Mount Horeb, WI
CC
Cashmere ColemanCB
La Grange Park, IL
RB
Riley BuddleOT
Brookfield, WI
MH
Mason HitchcockWR
Bloomfield Hills, MI
JR
John RamellaS
Saint Louis, MO
MH
Mateo HarmonILB
Whitehouse, OH
DP
David ProvostOG
De Pere, WI
EN
Eli NeuhouserILB
Fort Wayne, IN
BM
Ben MarkarianS
Harrison, OH
CB
Cornell BassDT
Lockport, IL
NM
Nick MilburnILB
Newton, IA
LP
Luke PottsWR
Normal, IL
JE
Jayden EvansCB
Palatine, IL
GE
Gavin EdwardsOG
Griffith, IN
LM
Lucas MatykiewiczTE-H
Orland Park, IL
MD
Maddox DwyerOG
Indianapolis, IN
TG
Tristian Gerez-JamesS
Omaha, NE
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
