Northern Illinois Huskies#44 · LB Jack Murray
94 Overall rating steady- Height
- 6-2
- Weight
- 236 lb
- Class
- Freshman
- Hometown
- Brookfield, WI
Jack Murray is a LB (#44) for Northern Illinois, from Brookfield, WI. In the 2026 season he has 26 tackles and 1 sack over 4 games. Season-by-season stats and the game log are below.
Skill profile
Production
Tackles 19
Sacks 17
Interceptions 3
Passes defensed 16
Forced fumbles 3
Splash plays 16
Efficiency
Tackles per game 19
Sack rate 18
Coverage 15
Ball-hawking 3
Run defense 19
Havoc rate 17
Measurables
Height 11
Weight 14
Frame 13
Experience 6
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2026 season
26
Tackles
1.0
Sacks
0
Interceptions
1.5
Tackles for loss
1
Passes defended
0
Forced fumbles
Jack Murray career stats by year
| Season | Tm | G | Tackles | Sacks | INT | PD | FF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | NIU | 4 | 26 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Career | All | 4 | 26 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Season totals, 2026. Source: CollegeFootballData.
Schedule and results
Status
28
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Box score log
| Date | Opp | Result | TKL | SACK |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 26 | at Georgia State | L 14-35 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep 19 | at Arizona | L 17-42 | 5 | 1 |
| Sep 12 | vs Illinois State | L 24-28 | 12 | 0 |
| Sep 5 | at Iowa | L 0-40 | 6 | 0 |
Career timeline
- NowNorthern Illinois LB: #44
- ClassFreshman
- HometownBrookfield, WI
Jack Murray: Northern Illinois LB profile and stats
Jack Murray is a LB (#44) for Northern Illinois, from Brookfield, WI. This profile tracks Jack Murray'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.
Jack Murray 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 Jack Murray play for?
Jack Murray plays for Northern Illinois, wearing #44 at LB.
What position does Jack Murray play?
Jack Murray is a LB for Northern Illinois.
How tall is Jack Murray?
Jack Murray is 6-2 and weighs 236 lb.
What year is Jack Murray in?
Jack Murray is listed as a freshman on the Northern Illinois roster.
Where is Jack Murray from?
Jack Murray is from Brookfield, WI.
How many tackles does Jack Murray have?
Jack Murray has 26 tackles in the 2026 season. Full numbers are in the stats above.