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Braxton Strong
DL · #97 ·
Height6'4"
Weight250 lbs
Est. eligibility2 yrs
Production index
Medium
Roster status
Rostered
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Last updatedNov 10, 2026, 1:13 AM
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Background
2024 First-Year: Appeared in one game as a true first-year ... Recorded his first-career tackle against Illinois (11/30). High School: Three-star prospect rated by 247Sports, ESPN, and On3, and rated the 22nd-best player in Indiana ... Posted four sacks and seven tackles for a loss in his senior season ... Chose Northwestern over Colorado State, Central Michigan, and Akron ... Recorded 1,280 yards as a tight end in 60 receptions and five rushes for 13 touchdowns.
Hometown
🏴Peru, IN
High schoolPeru
Scholarship--
Career path
- EnrolledBraxton Strong (DL) enrolled in Northwestern University
- SignedDec 20, 2023Braxton Strong (DL) signed with Northwestern University
Career stats
| YR | SCHOOL | GP | GS | DEF SNAPS | PROD | TACK | SOLO | TFL | TACK YDS | SACK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Northwestern University | 2 | 0 | 5 | -- | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | Northwestern University | 1 | 0 | 9 | DNP | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | Northwestern University | 1 | 0 | -- | Med. | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Career | 4 | 0 | 14 | Med. | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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Academics and references
Profile last updated Nov 10, 2026