Northwestern Wildcats · DL RoomDL
#97 Braxton Strong
Class RS SOStatus ReturningHt / Wt 6'4" · 250 lbHometown Peru, IN · Peru
Depth-chart placement
Braxton Strong is on the Northwestern Wildcats roster but is not placed on the maintained two-deep. Role and placement populate automatically once he appears on the published chart.
Background & career
Braxton Strong is a 6'4", 250-pound defensive lineman from Peru, IN, who committed to Northwestern as a three-star prospect ranked 22nd in Indiana. In his first year (2024), Strong appeared in one game and recorded his first career tackle against Illinois on 11/30. He redshirted in 2025 without game action. At Peru High School, Strong posted four sacks and seven tackles for a loss during his senior season. He chose the Wildcats over Colorado State, Central Michigan, and Akron.
Northwestern2024 — presentRecruiting3-star · No. 1912 nationalOriginPeru, IN · Peru