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Matt Janiak
LB · #5 · North Central College
Height6'0"
Weight225 lbs
Est. eligibility2 yrs
Production index
Medium
Roster status
Rostered
Last updatedSep 11, 2026, 9:36 PM
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Background
2025: Played and started all 15 games for the Cardinals at linebacker Led the team with 119 tackles (39 solo), including eight for a loss Posted a team-best 16 tackles (six solo) vs Bethel Recorded two interceptions and a sack Tallied a pick-six against North Park First Team All-CCIW D3football.com Second Team All-Region 5 College Sports Communicators Academic All-District selection 2024 Appeared in 14 games at inside linebacker Ranked seventh on team with 45 tackles (31 solo), including six tackles for loss Recorded season-high 17 tackles (nine solo) and three tackles for loss in 27-3 national quarterfinal win over Springfield Intercepted pass in 70-14 victory at Millikin Oct. 12
Hometown
🏴Plainfield, IL
High schoolPlainfield South
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Career stats
| YR | SCHOOL | GP | GS | DEF SNAPS | PROD | TACK | SOLO | TFL | TACK YDS | SACK | PDEF | PBU |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | North Central College | 3 | 1 | -- | Med. | 28 | 16 | 1.5 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2025 | North Central College | 14 | 13 | -- | Med. | 95 | 33 | 10 | 16 | 0.5 | 3 | 1 |
| 2024 | North Central College | 14 | 0 | -- | Med. | 45 | 31 | 6 | 14 | 1.0 | 1 | 0 |
| Career | 31 | 14 | -- | Med. | 168 | 80 | 17.5 | 31 | 1.5 | 5 | 1 |
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Profile last updated Sep 11, 2026