Brendan Flakes

#93· Northwestern ·DT ·Gr ·2027 Draft · Orlando, Fla.

6'4"Height 260 lbWeight

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Year	School	GP	GS	Tot	Solo	Sacks	TFL	FF	PD
2021	West Orange High	12		75	40	13.5	26	3	1	Edit
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Scouting Report

July 29, 2026

Brendan Flakes #93

Northwestern · DT · Gr · 2027 Draft · Orlando, Fla. · West Orange High

6-4 · 260 lbs

4.1

Long Shot

Floor 3.8 · Ceiling 4.3

#3307 overall · #229 DT of 15102

Scouting Verdict

Rotation DL with some college production (18 tk, 0 sacks (2025)); a depth contributor with room to grow.

Ceiling · 4.3

Projected 2026 starter (DL1) — real opportunity to climb; close to ceiling (+0.2).

Floor · 3.8

Proven starter — high, stable floor · returning-starter role secures it; downside −0.3.

Pedigree

3★ recruit · Natl #1404 · Pos #165 · State #182

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College Production

Season	Team	GP	Tot	Solo	PD
2025	Northwestern	—	18	6	1
2024	Northwestern	—	11	4	2
2023	Northwestern	—	15	7	—