Northwestern Wildcats#15 · DL Brendan Flakes
82 Overall rating steady- Height
- 6-4
- Weight
- 295 lb
- Class
- Senior
- Hometown
- Winter Garden, FL
Brendan Flakes is a DL (#15) for Northwestern, from Winter Garden, FL. In the 2026 season he has 12 tackles and 1 sack over 4 games. Season-by-season stats and the game log are below.
Skill profile
Production
Tackles 16
Sacks 8
Interceptions 3
Passes defensed 15
Forced fumbles 3
Splash plays 8
Efficiency
Tackles per game 14
Sack rate 8
Coverage 15
Ball-hawking 3
Run defense 16
Havoc rate 14
Measurables
Height 16
Weight 18
Frame 17
Experience 17
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2026 season
12
Tackles
1.0
Sacks
0
Interceptions
1
Tackles for loss
2
Passes defended
0
Forced fumbles
Brendan Flakes career stats by year
| Season | Tm | G | Tackles | Sacks | INT | PD | FF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | NU | 4 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 2025 | NU | 7 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2024 | NU | 7 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 2023 | NU | 8 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Career | 26 | 56 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
Season totals, 2023 to 2026. Source: CollegeFootballData.
Schedule and results
Status
Result
Season
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Box score log
| Date | Opp | Result | TKL | SACK |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2 | vs Penn State | W 34-13 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep 25 | at Indiana | L 23-29 | 1 | 0 |
| Sep 19 | vs Colorado | W 41-7 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep 5 | vs South Dakota State | W 34-18 | 4 | 1 |
Career timeline
- NowNorthwestern DL: #15
- ClassSenior
- HometownWinter Garden, FL
Brendan Flakes: Northwestern DL profile and stats
Brendan Flakes is a DL (#15) for Northwestern, from Winter Garden, FL. This profile tracks Brendan Flakes'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.
Brendan Flakes 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 Brendan Flakes play for?
Brendan Flakes plays for Northwestern, wearing #15 at DL.
What position does Brendan Flakes play?
Brendan Flakes is a DL for Northwestern.
How tall is Brendan Flakes?
Brendan Flakes is 6-4 and weighs 295 lb.
What year is Brendan Flakes in?
Brendan Flakes is listed as a senior on the Northwestern roster.
Where is Brendan Flakes from?
Brendan Flakes is from Winter Garden, FL.
How many tackles does Brendan Flakes have?
Brendan Flakes has 12 tackles in the 2026 season. Full numbers are in the stats above.