Ryan Short
Senior kicker on Northern Illinois's 2026 roster. No game stats recorded yet.
6′0″ · 185 lb · Hinsdale, IL
The story
4 kicker on Northern Illinois's roster. No game stats recorded yet.
The record fills in as he plays.
Ryan Short
Limited signal — not enough coverage for a story yet.
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
Ryan Short is now graded as a developmental piece in the kicking game for Northern Illinois.
He hasn't recorded a college stat yet. Here's what we know about him.
Grades highest in kicking power and kicking accuracy.
How he plays
2026 Outlook
Northern Illinois
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
PK · 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