Erik Murray
Erik Murray is an offensive lineman at Northern Illinois, from Arlington Heights, IL, who has not played in Northern Illinois's 8 games this season.
Where Murray comes from
- Arlington Heights, IL
- About 50 miles from Huskie Stadium
- On the Northern Illinois roster since 2025
Where Murray fits
Northern Illinois lists 21 offensive linemen this season.
Northern Illinois offensive linemen with a game this season
The team’s line is 30th in the country in line yards this season (a team number).
Northern Illinois is 0-8. Next: at San José State, Sat Nov 7.
Similar players
Also from Arlington Heights, IL
Awards
Erik Murray plays offensive line for Northern Illinois.
Offensive line play doesn't show up in a box score. Here's what actually tells you whether he's good.
The unit he anchors ranks 30th nationally in line yards this season. See the full unit breakdown →
Northern Illinois has produced 9 All-Conference offensive linemen. 1 has gone on to the NFL Draft since 2019. Max Scharping went on to the NFL out of this room (2019).
Two seasons at Northern Illinois
- 2026 Northern Illinois HarleyYear 2 · Games –
- 2025 Northern Illinois HammockYear 1 · Games –
Coaching lineage · 2025–2026
2 coachesCoaching transition mid-career: Thomas Hammock → Rob Harley. Worth noting in scheme + development context.