Ben Gustafson

#61· Northern Illinois ·OT ·R-So ·2027 Draft · Elkhorn, Neb.

6'8"Height 302 lbWeight

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OL1 Northern Illinois

2026

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July 29, 2026

Ben Gustafson #61

Northern Illinois · OT · R-So · 2027 Draft · Elkhorn, Neb. · Elkhorn South

6'8" · 302 lbs

3.1

Raw Prospect

Floor 2.2 · Ceiling 7.0

#7018 overall · #491 OT of 15102

Scouting Verdict

3★ unproven redshirt sophomore OL; no college production on record yet, so the current grade is youth-appropriate — the upside is carried in the ceiling.

Ceiling · 7.0

Projected 2026 starter (OL1) — real opportunity to climb; significant upside (+3.9) · Mountain West draft-temper.

Floor · 2.2

Proven starter — high, stable floor · returning-starter role secures it; downside −0.9.

Pedigree

3★ recruit · Natl #1581 · Pos #126 · State #14

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