Johnny O'Brien
Johnny O'Brien is a three-star recruit from Palatine, IL, out of Fremd (No. 1,474 in the 2026 class) who has not played in Northwestern's 8 games this season.
Where O'Brien comes from
- Palatine, IL
- Fremd
- Within 25 miles of Lanny and Sharon Martin Stadium
- Three-star, No. 1,474 in the 2026 class.
Where O'Brien fits
Northwestern lists 8 quarterbacks this season.
Northwestern quarterbacks with a game this season
Northwestern is 6-2. Next: vs Iowa, Sat Nov 7.
Similar players
Same class and position
From Fremd
Also from Palatine, IL
Where to follow
Splits
Home and road splits, scheme and staff
Supporting cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
David Braun
Pass share
40.2%
204 pass / 303 run
Plays / game
63.4
8 games
Scheme: Run-leaning.
Awards
A three-star recruit at quarterback for Northwestern -- now projected as a quality contributor at quarterback.
No college stat recorded yet. Here's what we know.
Quality starterThree-star HS recruit
Northwestern has produced 2 All-Conference quarterbacks. 2 have gone on to the NFL Draft since 2015. Clayton Thorson went on to the NFL out of this room (2019).
Joined Northwestern in 2026
- 2026 Northwestern BraunYear 1 · Games –
- High school FremdPalatine, IL · Class of 2026Three-star, No. 1,474 in the 2026 class. Signed with Northwestern.Also from Fremd: Owen Jakubczak (Northwestern) and Michael Varon (Ball State).
2026
- Signed with NorthwesternThree-star, out of Fremd