Anthony Birsa
Anthony Birsa is a three-star recruit from Plainfield, IL, out of Joliet Catholic Academy (No. 664 in the 2023 class) who has not played in Northwestern's 8 games this season.
Where Birsa comes from
- Plainfield, IL
- Joliet Catholic Academy
- Joliet Catholic Academy is about 50 miles from Lanny and Sharon Martin Stadium
- Three-star, No. 664 in the 2023 class.
- On the Northwestern roster since 2023
Where Birsa fits
Northwestern lists 26 offensive linemen this season.
Northwestern offensive linemen with a game this season
The team’s line is 10th in the country in passing-downs success rate this season (a team number).
Northwestern is 6-2. Next: vs Iowa, Sat Nov 7.
Similar players
Same class and position
From Joliet Catholic Academy
Also from Plainfield, IL
Where to follow
Awards
A three-star recruit at offensive line for Northwestern -- now graded to hold down a real starting-caliber role.
Offensive line play doesn't show up in a box score. Here's what actually tells you whether he's good.
The unit he anchors ranks 10th nationally in passing-downs success rate this season. See the full unit breakdown →
Northwestern has produced 4 All-Conference offensive linemen and 1 All-American. 4 have gone on to the NFL Draft since 2021. Peter Skoronski was one of them, an All-American.
Four seasons at Northwestern
- 2026 Northwestern BraunYear 4 · Games –
- 2025 Northwestern BraunYear 3 · Games –
- 2024 Northwestern BraunYear 2 · Games –
- 2023 Northwestern BraunYear 1 · Games –
- High school Joliet Catholic AcademyJoliet, IL · Class of 2023Three-star, No. 664 in the 2023 class. Signed with Northwestern.Also from Joliet Catholic Academy: Dillan Johnson (Wisconsin), Malachi Hood (West Virginia), Elysha Campbell (Navy) and 1 more.
2023
- Signed with NorthwesternThree-star, out of Joliet Catholic Academy
Coaching lineage · 2023–2026
1 coachPlayed every college season under David Braun.