Northern Illinois Huskies#0 · DT Montrel Canion
65 Overall rating steady- Height
- 6-2
- Weight
- 295 lb
- Class
- Freshman
- Hometown
- Fort Lauderdale, FL
Montrel Canion is a DT (#0) for Northern Illinois, from Fort Lauderdale, FL. In the 2026 season he has 7 tackles over 3 games. Season-by-season stats and the game log are below.
Skill profile
Production
Tackles 10
Sacks 3
Interceptions 3
Passes defensed 3
Forced fumbles 3
Splash plays 3
Efficiency
Tackles per game 11
Sack rate 3
Coverage 3
Ball-hawking 3
Run defense 10
Havoc rate 3
Measurables
Height 11
Weight 19
Frame 15
Experience 6
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2026 season
7
Tackles
0.0
Sacks
0
Interceptions
0
Tackles for loss
0
Passes defended
0
Forced fumbles
Montrel Canion career stats by year
| Season | Tm | G | Tackles | Sacks | INT | PD | FF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | NIU | 3 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | NIU | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Career | All | 4 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Season totals, 2025 to 2026. Source: CollegeFootballData.
Schedule and results
Status
Result
Season
28
35
35
7
25
6
17No games match these filters.
Box score log
| Date | Opp | Result | TKL | SACK |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 26 | at Georgia State | L 14-35 | 5 | 0 |
| Sep 19 | at Arizona | L 17-42 | 1 | 0 |
| Sep 12 | vs Illinois State | L 24-28 | 1 | 0 |
Career timeline
- NowNorthern Illinois DT: #0
- ClassFreshman
- HometownFort Lauderdale, FL
Montrel Canion: Northern Illinois DT profile and stats
Montrel Canion is a DT (#0) for Northern Illinois, from Fort Lauderdale, FL. This profile tracks Montrel Canion'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.
Montrel Canion 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 Montrel Canion play for?
Montrel Canion plays for Northern Illinois, wearing #0 at DT.
What position does Montrel Canion play?
Montrel Canion is a DT for Northern Illinois.
How tall is Montrel Canion?
Montrel Canion is 6-2 and weighs 295 lb.
What year is Montrel Canion in?
Montrel Canion is listed as a freshman on the Northern Illinois roster.
Where is Montrel Canion from?
Montrel Canion is from Fort Lauderdale, FL.
How many tackles does Montrel Canion have?
Montrel Canion has 7 tackles in the 2026 season. Full numbers are in the stats above.