Indiana Hoosiers#90 · DL Joe Hjelle
73 Overall rating steady- Height
- 6-3
- Weight
- 318 lb
- Class
- Senior
- Hometown
- Decorah, IA
Joe Hjelle is a DL (#90) for Indiana, from Decorah, IA. In the 2026 season he has 10 tackles over 5 games. Season-by-season stats and the game log are below.
Skill profile
Production
Tackles 17
Sacks 9
Interceptions 3
Passes defensed 3
Forced fumbles 3
Splash plays 8
Efficiency
Tackles per game 13
Sack rate 8
Coverage 3
Ball-hawking 3
Run defense 17
Havoc rate 7
Measurables
Height 13
Weight 19
Frame 16
Experience 17
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2026 season
10
Tackles
0.0
Sacks
0
Interceptions
2.5
Tackles for loss
0
Passes defended
0
Forced fumbles
Joe Hjelle career stats by year
| Season | Tm | G | Tackles | Sacks | INT | PD | FF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | IU | 5 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | TLSA | 11 | 46 | 2.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | TLSA | 10 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Career | 26 | 75 | 2.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Season totals, 2024 to 2026. Source: CollegeFootballData.
Schedule and results
Status
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Box score log
| Date | Opp | Result | TKL | SACK |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 3 | at Rutgers | W 47-15 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep 25 | vs Northwestern | W 29-23 | 1 | 0 |
| Sep 19 | vs Western Kentucky | W 38-0 | 1 | 0 |
| Sep 12 | vs Howard | W 55-0 | 2 | 0 |
| Sep 5 | vs North Texas | W 52-16 | 3 | 0 |
Career timeline
- NowIndiana DL: #90
- ClassSenior
- HometownDecorah, IA
Joe Hjelle: Indiana DL profile and stats
Joe Hjelle is a DL (#90) for Indiana, from Decorah, IA. This profile tracks Joe Hjelle's season stats, skill ratings and game log through the 2026 season, and links straight into the Indiana roster, the Big Ten players hub and the conference schedule. To see where Indiana sits in the race, check the live Big Ten standings.
Joe Hjelle in the news
All newsRecapIndiana beat Rutgers 47-15 (Week 5, 2026)Indiana beat Rutgers 47-15 at SHI Stadium. Now Indiana is 5-0, 2-0 in Big Ten play, and Rutgers is 1-4, 0-2 in Big Ten play.2026-10-03RecapIndiana beat Northwestern 29-23 (Week 4, 2026)Indiana beat Northwestern 29-23 at Memorial Stadium (Bloomington, IN). Now Indiana is 4-0, 1-0 in Big Ten play, and Northwestern is 2-1, 0-1 in Big Ten play.2026-09-25RecapIndiana beat Western Kentucky 38-0 (Week 3, 2026)Indiana beat Western Kentucky 38-0 at Memorial Stadium (Bloomington, IN). Now Indiana is 3-0, and Western Kentucky is 0-3.2026-09-19
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Frequently asked questions
What team does Joe Hjelle play for?
Joe Hjelle plays for Indiana, wearing #90 at DL.
What position does Joe Hjelle play?
Joe Hjelle is a DL for Indiana.
How tall is Joe Hjelle?
Joe Hjelle is 6-3 and weighs 318 lb.
What year is Joe Hjelle in?
Joe Hjelle is listed as a senior on the Indiana roster.
Where is Joe Hjelle from?
Joe Hjelle is from Decorah, IA.
How many tackles does Joe Hjelle have?
Joe Hjelle has 10 tackles in the 2026 season. Full numbers are in the stats above.