Da'sean Howard
Freshman running back on Northern Illinois's 2026 roster. No game stats recorded yet.
6′1″ · 220 lb · Brunswick, GA
Recruiting
RB recruit
No. 2694 nationally · Signed with Northern Illinois
No college snaps yet.
His full recruiting profileThe story
1 running back on Northern Illinois's roster. No game stats recorded yet.
- Signed as a 3-star recruit to Northern Illinois in 2026.
Da'sean Howard
Limited signal — not enough coverage for a story yet.
His career
2026
- Signed with Northern Illinois3-star out of Glynn Academy
Career arc
Splits & context
Supporting cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Rob Harley
Scheme reads (pass share, tempo, sack rate) need at least 3 team games — 2 games in so far.
Awards
A three-star recruit at running back for Northern Illinois -- now projected as a quality contributor in the backfield.
He hasn't recorded a college stat yet. Here's what we know about him.
Northern Illinois has produced 4 All-Conference running backs.
How he plays
2026 Outlook
Northern Illinois
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Running back · Northern Illinois
Returning around him
- 44% of 2024 offensive production back (Moderate turnover)
- Transfer portal: -15 net (7 in / 22 out)
2026 Award watch
No preseason watch lists yet (most drop June 15 – July 15)
Northern Illinois · Last season: 3-9 · Talent rank #126 · 2026 recruiting class #82
The backfield · Northern Illinois
- #45Telly Johnson Jr.690 rushing yards · 2025
- #24Elijah Porter80 rushing yards · 2025
- #11Romelo Ware1 rushing yard · 2025
- #8Triston White1 game · 2026
- #30Da'sean Howardno box-score line yet
2 more on the roster · Northern Illinois team page