Northern Illinois Huskies#23 · LB Deacon King
57 Overall rating steady- Height
- 6-1
- Weight
- 227 lb
- Class
- Freshman
- Hometown
- Westfield, IN
Deacon King is a LB (#23) for Northern Illinois, from Westfield, IN.
Skill profile
Measurables
Height 8
Weight 12
Frame 10
Experience 6
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Season stats for Deacon King appear here once he records them. Roster details are rechecked weekly.
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Career timeline
- NowNorthern Illinois LB: #23
- ClassFreshman
- HometownWestfield, IN
Deacon King: Northern Illinois LB profile and stats
Deacon King is a LB (#23) for Northern Illinois, from Westfield, IN. This profile tracks Deacon King's season stats, skill ratings and game log through the 2026 season, and links straight into the Northern Illinois roster, the Mountain West players hub and the conference schedule. To see where Northern Illinois sits in the race, check the live Mountain West standings.
Deacon King in the news
All newsPreviewAir Force at Northern Illinois: how to watch, Week 6 2026Week 6: Air Force visits Northern Illinois at Huskie Stadium. Kickoff is 7:30 PM ET, on CBSSN.2026-10-07RecapGeorgia State beat Northern Illinois 35-14 (Week 4, 2026)Georgia State beat Northern Illinois 35-14 at Center Parc Stadium. Now Georgia State is 3-1, and Northern Illinois is 0-4.2026-09-26RecapArizona beat Northern Illinois 42-17 (Week 3, 2026)Arizona beat Northern Illinois 42-17 at Arizona Stadium. Now Arizona is 2-1, and Northern Illinois is 0-3.2026-09-19
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Frequently asked questions
What team does Deacon King play for?
Deacon King plays for Northern Illinois, wearing #23 at LB.
What position does Deacon King play?
Deacon King is a LB for Northern Illinois.
How tall is Deacon King?
Deacon King is 6-1 and weighs 227 lb.
What year is Deacon King in?
Deacon King is listed as a freshman on the Northern Illinois roster.
Where is Deacon King from?
Deacon King is from Westfield, IN.