Zach Morrisroe is a three-star recruit from Oswego, IL, out of Oswego East (No. 2,468 in the 2025 class) who has not played in Northern Illinois's 8 games this season.
Where Morrisroe comes from
- Oswego, IL
- Oswego East
- About 50 miles from Huskie Stadium
- Three-star, No. 2,468 in the 2025 class.
- On the Northern Illinois roster since 2025
Where Morrisroe fits
Northern Illinois lists 23 defensive linemen this season.
Northern Illinois defensive linemen with a game this season
Northern Illinois is 0-8. Next: at San José State, Sat Nov 7.
Similar players
Same class and position
From Oswego East
Also from Oswego, IL
Splits
Home and road splits, scheme and staff
Supporting cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Rob Harley
Pass share
53.1%
266 pass / 235 run
Plays / game
62.6
8 games
Team sack rate
8.0%
301 dropbacks · PBP
Scheme: Balanced.
Awards
A three-star recruit at defensive lineman for Northern Illinois -- now projected as a quality contributor on the defensive line.
No college stat recorded yet. Here's what we know.
Northern Illinois has produced 10 All-Conference defensive linemen.
Two seasons at Northern Illinois
- 2026 Northern Illinois HarleyYear 2 · Games –
- 2025 Northern Illinois HammockYear 1 · Games –
- High school Oswego EastOswego, IL · Class of 2025Three-star, No. 2,468 in the 2025 class. Signed with Northern Illinois.Also from Oswego East: Jared Badie (Ball State) and Tre Jones III (Navy).
2025
- Signed with Northern IllinoisThree-star, out of Oswego East
Coaching lineage · 2025–2026
2 coachesCoaching transition mid-career: Thomas Hammock → Rob Harley. Worth noting in scheme + development context.
