Brendan Alexander
Brendan Alexander is a three-star recruit from Monaca, PA, out of Central Valley (No. 1,754 in the 2026 class) who has not played in Northern Illinois's 8 games this season.
Where Alexander comes from
- Monaca, PA
- Central Valley
- About 450 miles from Huskie Stadium
- Three-star, No. 1,754 in the 2026 class.
Where Alexander fits
Northern Illinois lists 23 defensive linemen this season.
Northern Illinois defensive linemen with a game this season
Northern Illinois is 0-8. Next: at San José State, Sat Nov 7.
Similar players
Same class and position
From Central Valley
Splits
Home and road splits, scheme and staff
Supporting cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Rob Harley
Pass share
53.1%
266 pass / 235 run
Plays / game
62.6
8 games
Team sack rate
8.0%
301 dropbacks · PBP
Scheme: Balanced.
Awards
A three-star recruit at defensive lineman for Northern Illinois -- now projected as a quality contributor on the defensive line.
No college stat recorded yet. Here's what we know.
Quality starterThree-star HS recruit
Northern Illinois has produced 10 All-Conference defensive linemen.
Joined Northern Illinois in 2026
- 2026 Northern Illinois HarleyYear 1 · Games –
- High school Central ValleyMonaca, PA · Class of 2026Three-star, No. 1,754 in the 2026 class. Signed with Northern Illinois.Also from Central Valley: Sean FitzSimmons (Pittsburgh) and Myles Walker (Akron).
2026
- Signed with Northern IllinoisThree-star, out of Central Valley