Ben Gustafson
Ben Gustafson is a three-star recruit from Elkhorn, NE, out of Elkhorn South (No. 1,581 in the 2024 class) who has not played in Northern Illinois's 8 games this season.
Where Gustafson comes from
- Elkhorn, NE
- Elkhorn South
- Elkhorn South is about 350 miles from Huskie Stadium
- Three-star, No. 1,581 in the 2024 class.
- On the Northern Illinois roster since 2024
Where Gustafson fits
Northern Illinois lists 21 offensive linemen this season.
Northern Illinois offensive linemen with a game this season
The team’s line is 30th in the country in line yards this season (a team number).
Northern Illinois is 0-8. Next: at San José State, Sat Nov 7.
Similar players
Same class and position
From Elkhorn South
Also from Elkhorn, NE
Awards
A three-star recruit at offensive line for Northern Illinois -- now projected as a quality starter at the position.
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 30th nationally in line yards this season. See the full unit breakdown →
Northern Illinois has produced 9 All-Conference offensive linemen. 1 has gone on to the NFL Draft since 2019. Max Scharping went on to the NFL out of this room (2019).
Three seasons at Northern Illinois
- 2026 Northern Illinois HarleyYear 3 · Games –
- 2025 Northern Illinois HammockYear 2 · Games –
- 2024 Northern Illinois HammockYear 1 · Games –
- High school Elkhorn SouthOmaha, NE · Class of 2024Three-star, No. 1,581 in the 2024 class. Signed with Northern Illinois.Also from Elkhorn South: Maverick Noonan (Fresno State), Ashton Murphy (Nebraska), Jaydon Sutko (Fresno State) and 1 more.
2024
- Signed with Northern IllinoisThree-star, out of Elkhorn South
Coaching lineage · 2024–2026
2 coachesCoaching transition mid-career: Thomas Hammock → Rob Harley. Worth noting in scheme + development context.