Darrius Summers III
Darrius Summers III is a three-star recruit from Detroit, MI, out of Cass Technical (No. 2,846 in the 2026 class) who has not played in Northern Illinois's 8 games this season.
Where Summers comes from
- Detroit, MI
- Cass Technical
- About 300 miles from Huskie Stadium
- Three-star, No. 2,846 in the 2026 class.
Where Summers 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 Cass Technical
Also from Detroit, MI
In the game threads
at Arizona, Sep 19Between many summers at my grandparents house in Green Valley and NIU giving us Rod Carey, I can only say BTFD in this scenarioTemple fan, r/CFB game threadWhere to follow
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 graded to hold down a real role up front.
No college stat recorded yet. Here's what we know.
Grades highest in hit power and tackling.
Northern Illinois has produced 10 All-Conference defensive linemen.
Joined Northern Illinois in 2026
- 2026 Northern Illinois HarleyYear 1 · Games –
- High school Cass TechnicalDetroit, MI · Class of 2026Three-star, No. 2,846 in the 2026 class. Signed with Northern Illinois.Also from Cass Technical: C.J. Sadler (North Carolina), Raheem Anderson II (Western Michigan), Alex Graham (USC) and 11 more.
2026
- Signed with Northern IllinoisThree-star, out of Cass Technical