Tate Crane is a wide receiver at Northwestern, from Iowa City, IA, who has not played in Northwestern's 8 games this season.
Where Crane comes from
- Iowa City, IA
- About 200 miles from Lanny and Sharon Martin Stadium
- On the Northwestern roster since 2024
Where Crane fits
The consensus depth chart of May 27 lists Crane at WR, No. 1.
Northwestern lists 15 receivers this season.
Northwestern receivers with a game this season
Northwestern is 6-2. Next: vs Iowa, Sat Nov 7.
Similar players
Also from Iowa City, IA
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
Team sack rate
7.4%
231 dropbacks · PBP
Scheme: Run-leaning.
Awards
Tate Crane plays wide receiver for Northwestern.
No college stat recorded yet. Here's what we know.
Listed WR1 on the 2026 post-spring depth chart.
Northwestern has produced 2 All-Conference wide receivers.
Starter
Returning starter at receiver for a 7-6 Northwestern team that went +9 in the portal.
Three seasons at Northwestern
- 2026 Northwestern BraunYear 3 · Games –
- 2025 Northwestern BraunYear 2 · Games –
- 2024 Northwestern BraunYear 1 · Games –
Coaching lineage · 2024–2026
1 coachPlayed every college season under David Braun.
