Johnny O’Brien — Northwestern Wildcats QB | 2026 depth chart & profile

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Johnny O’Brien

QB · FR

FR (3)

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QBNot on depth chartFR (3)

Depth relationships

QB10Aidan Chiles→QB24Nicco Marchiol→QB32Ryan Boe→QB412Marcus Romain→

Bio

Johnny O'Brien is a quarterback for the Northwestern Wildcats. The 6'3", 200-pound signal caller hails from Palatine, Illinois, where he attended William Fremd High School. O'Brien was a three-star recruit in the 2026 class with a rating of 0.8622 and a national ranking of 1422. He wears jersey number 9 and returns to the program for the upcoming season. From William Fremd · Palatine, IL.

Player information

ClassFreshmanHeight6'3"Weight200 lbHometownPalatine, ILHigh schoolWilliam FremdRecruiting3 · No. 1474 national · 2026 classConferenceBig Ten

Career path

NORTHWESTERN2026 — present

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