Players Discussion


Aidan Chiles draft buzz?
Aidan Chiles is absolutely a Sunday player, in my opinion. He may not be a top pick or a starter at the NFL level, but he absolutely has the talent and playmaking ability to play football at the next level.
The biggest question entering Northwestern's season was whether Chiles could cut down on the mistakes and be the player that he flashed at times at Michigan State. Now, the question is, will the senior return for a fifth year at Northwestern, thanks to the 5 in 5 rule? Or will he go pro?

Aidan Chiles for Heisman?
Should Aidan Chiles be getting more Heisman consideration? He's led Northwestern to a 6-1 record and No. 20 ranking in the country, and the Wildcats are in a solid position to make a run at the College Football Playoff.
Here's how he ranks among Big Ten quarterbacks:

Former Northwestern RB scores first NFL touchdown
Congrats to former Northwestern running back Anthony Tyus III, who scored his first NFL touchdown on Sunday in a game between the Panthers and the Buccaneers!

Chiles among most improved QBs
Aidan Chiles has been stellar this year at Northwestern. I didn't watch a ton of him at Michigan State, but based on how the Spartans fans reacted to him last week, my general understanding is that he turned the ball over a lot.

Is Alex Honig an NFL player?
Since Luke Dehnicke went out, Alex Honig has stepped up in a big way as Northwestern's tight end. It seems like there's been a good amount of NFL Draft buzz for the UConn transfer.

Robert Fitzgerald is a Sunday player
Northwestern safety Robert Fitzgerald has been having a crazy season. He's been so good in coverage for the 'Cats, and I wouldn't be surprised to see him be selected early in the NFL Draft this spring.

First 50+ yard Northwestern field goal in how long?
This was a crazy stat to me... Before Jackson Kleather's 50-yard field goal this weekend, Northwestern hadn't made a FG from that far since TWO THOUSAND AND TWO?

Northwestern players react to New Ryan Field locker room
This is truly surreal. Honestly can't believe Northwestern has facilities that look like these.
Just look at the players' reactions!

Griffin Wilde history watch
Northwestern WR Griffin Wilde is nearing 1,000 yards in a Wildcat uniform. If he gets that next game, he'll be the fastest Northwestern player to do so in 30 years!

Northwestern transfer intercepts ILL QB
Former Northwestern cornerback Evan Smith, who transferred to Duke this winter, earned an interception today against Fighting Illini QB Katin Houser:
