Northwestern Wildcats#97 · DL Braxton Strong
50 Overall rating steady- Height
- 6-4
- Weight
- 255 lb
- Class
- Sophomore
- Hometown
- Peru, IN
Braxton Strong is a DL (#97) for Northwestern, from Peru, IN. In the 2024 season he had 1 tackle over 1 game. Season-by-season stats and the game log are below.
Skill profile
Production
Tackles 3
Sacks 3
Interceptions 3
Passes defensed 3
Forced fumbles 3
Splash plays 3
Efficiency
Tackles per game 4
Sack rate 3
Coverage 3
Ball-hawking 3
Run defense 3
Havoc rate 3
Measurables
Height 16
Weight 15
Frame 16
Experience 10
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- People. Compiled by The BIG10.CO Desk and checked by Coverage Review against the official book.
- Updates. Recomputed on Mondays once the week's games are final. Corrections are logged in our editorial & corrections policy.
Braxton Strong career stats by year
| Season | Tm | G | Tackles | Sacks | INT | PD | FF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | NU | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Career | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Season totals, 2024. Source: CollegeFootballData.
Season stats for Braxton Strong appear here once he records them. Roster details are rechecked weekly.
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6Career timeline
- NowNorthwestern DL: #97
- ClassSophomore
- HometownPeru, IN
Braxton Strong: Northwestern DL profile and stats
Braxton Strong is a DL (#97) for Northwestern, from Peru, IN. This profile tracks Braxton Strong's season stats, skill ratings and game log through the 2026 season, and links straight into the Northwestern roster, the Big Ten players hub and the conference schedule. To see where Northwestern sits in the race, check the live Big Ten standings.
Braxton Strong in the news
All newsPreviewBall State at Northwestern: how to watch, Week 6 2026Week 6: Ball State visits Northwestern at Ryan Field. Kickoff is 12:30 PM ET, on BTN.2026-10-07RecapNorthwestern beat Penn State 34-13 (Week 5, 2026)Northwestern beat Penn State 34-13 at Ryan Field. Now Northwestern is 3-1, 1-1 in Big Ten play, and Penn State is 3-2, 0-2 in Big Ten play.2026-10-02RecapNorthwestern beat Colorado 41-7 (Week 3, 2026)Northwestern beat Colorado 41-7 at Lanny and Sharon Martin Stadium. Now Northwestern is 2-0, and Colorado is 2-1.2026-09-19
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Frequently asked questions
What team does Braxton Strong play for?
Braxton Strong plays for Northwestern, wearing #97 at DL.
What position does Braxton Strong play?
Braxton Strong is a DL for Northwestern.
How tall is Braxton Strong?
Braxton Strong is 6-4 and weighs 255 lb.
What year is Braxton Strong in?
Braxton Strong is listed as a sophomore on the Northwestern roster.
Where is Braxton Strong from?
Braxton Strong is from Peru, IN.