Deacon King
Deacon King is a three-star recruit from Westfield, IN (No. 1,358 in the 2026 class) who has not played in Northern Illinois's 8 games this season.
Where King comes from
- Westfield, IN
- Westfield
- About 200 miles from Huskie Stadium
- Three-star, No. 1,358 in the 2026 class.
Where King fits
Northern Illinois lists 10 linebackers this season.
Northern Illinois linebackers 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 Westfield, IN
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 linebacker for Northern Illinois -- now projected as a quality contributor at linebacker.
No college stat recorded yet. Here's what we know.
Grades highest in hit power and pursuit.
Northern Illinois has produced 4 All-Conference linebackers. 1 have gone on to the NFL Draft since 2019. Sutton Smith went on to the NFL out of this room (2019).
Joined Northern Illinois in 2026
- 2026 Northern Illinois HarleyYear 1 · Games –
- High school WestfieldWestfield, IN · Class of 2026Three-star, No. 1,358 in the 2026 class. Signed with Northern Illinois.Also from Westfield: Popeye Williams (Western Michigan), Malachi Mills (Kansas), CJ June (Sam Houston) and 5 more.
2026
- Signed with Northern IllinoisThree-star, out of Westfield