Braden Petzel
Braden Petzel is a three-star recruit from Mankato, MN, out of Mankato East (No. 2,846 in the 2026 class) who has not played in Northern Illinois's 8 games this season.
Where Petzel comes from
- Mankato, MN
- Mankato East
- About 300 miles from Huskie Stadium
- Three-star, No. 2,846 in the 2026 class.
Where Petzel 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
Also from Mankato, MN
Awards
A three-star recruit at offensive line for Northern Illinois -- now graded to hold down a real starting-caliber role.
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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).
Joined Northern Illinois in 2026
- 2026 Northern Illinois HarleyYear 1 · Games –
- High school Mankato EastMankato, MN · Class of 2026Three-star, No. 2,846 in the 2026 class. Signed with Northern Illinois.
2026
- Signed with Northern IllinoisThree-star, out of Mankato East