Kellen Gamble is a three-star recruit from Flossmoor, IL, out of Homewood-Flossmoor (No. 2,487 in the 2026 class) who has not played in Northern Illinois's 8 games this season.
Where Gamble comes from
- Flossmoor, IL
- Homewood-Flossmoor
- About 50 miles from Huskie Stadium
- Three-star, No. 2,487 in the 2026 class.
Where Gamble 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
Same class and position
From Homewood-Flossmoor
Also from Flossmoor, IL
Awards
A three-star recruit at offensive line for Northern Illinois -- now graded to hold down a real starting-caliber role.
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).
Joined Northern Illinois in 2026
- 2026 Northern Illinois HarleyYear 1 · Games –
- High school Homewood-FlossmoorFlossmoor, IL · Class of 2026Three-star, No. 2,487 in the 2026 class. Signed with Northern Illinois.Also from Homewood-Flossmoor: Cameron Brooks (Illinois), Christian McKinney (Miami (OH)), Myles Ellis (North Dakota State) and 1 more.
2026
- Signed with Northern IllinoisThree-star, out of Homewood-Flossmoor
