Cristian Harkins
Cristian Harkins is a three-star recruit from Lombard, IL, out of Montini Catholic (No. 2,352 in the 2026 class) who has not played in Northern Illinois's 8 games this season.
Where Harkins comes from
- Lombard, IL
- Montini Catholic
- About 50 miles from Huskie Stadium
- Three-star, No. 2,352 in the 2026 class.
Where Harkins fits
Northern Illinois lists 20 defensive backs this season.
Northern Illinois defensive backs with a game this season
Northern Illinois is 0-8. Next: at San José State, Sat Nov 7.
Similar players
Same class and position
Also from Lombard, IL
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 back for Northern Illinois -- now projected as a quality contributor in the secondary.
No college stat recorded yet. Here's what we know.
Quality starterThree-star HS recruit
Northern Illinois has produced 6 All-Conference defensive backs.
Joined Northern Illinois in 2026
- 2026 Northern Illinois HarleyYear 1 · Games –
- High school Montini CatholicLombard, IL · Class of 2026Three-star, No. 2,352 in the 2026 class. Signed with Northern Illinois.
2026
- Signed with Northern IllinoisThree-star, out of Montini Catholic