Deacon King
Freshman linebacker on Northern Illinois's 2026 roster. No game stats recorded yet.
6′1″ · 227 lb · Westfield, IN
Recruiting
S recruit
No. 1358 nationally · Signed with Northern Illinois
No college snaps yet.
His full recruiting profileThe story
1 linebacker on Northern Illinois's roster. No game stats recorded yet.
- Signed as a 3-star recruit to Northern Illinois in 2026.
Deacon King
Limited signal — not enough coverage for a story yet.
His career
2026
- Signed with Northern Illinois3-star out of Westfield
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 linebacker for Northern Illinois -- now projected as a quality contributor at linebacker.
He hasn't recorded a college stat yet. Here's what we know about him.
Grades highest in hit power and pursuit.
Northern Illinois has produced 3 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).
How he plays
2026 Outlook
Northern Illinois
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Linebacker · Northern Illinois
Returning around him
- 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 linebacker corps · Northern Illinois
- #15Broderick Windham11 tackles · 2025
- #57Kimar Nelson5 tackles · 2025
- #27Trey Porter4 tackles · 2025
- #8Cooper Mau1 game · 2026
- #23Deacon Kingno box-score line yet
5 more on the roster · Northern Illinois team page