Tyler Rindels
Tyler Rindels is a three-star recruit from Iowa City, IA (No. 2,468 in the 2025 class) who has not played in Northern Illinois's 8 games this season.
Where Rindels comes from
- Iowa City, IA
- Iowa City
- About 150 miles from Huskie Stadium
- Three-star, No. 2,468 in the 2025 class.
- On the Northern Illinois roster since 2025
Where Rindels 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
Also from Iowa City, IA
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).
Two seasons at Northern Illinois
- 2026 Northern Illinois HarleyYear 2 · Games –
- 2025 Northern Illinois HammockYear 1 · Games –
- High school Iowa CityIowa City, IA · Class of 2025Three-star, No. 2,468 in the 2025 class. Signed with Northern Illinois.
2025
- Signed with Northern IllinoisThree-star, out of Iowa City
Coaching lineage · 2025–2026
2 coachesCoaching transition mid-career: Thomas Hammock → Rob Harley. Worth noting in scheme + development context.