Developing 6-8 NIU tackle who earned late-season reps in 2025
Gustafson is a **redshirt sophomore offensive lineman** at Northern Illinois who broke into game action in the final three games of the 2025 season, a useful sign that he is moving from developmental depth to a live option up front.[1][7] At **6-8 and 302 pounds**, he brings unusual length and frame to the line, and his high-school background included **two-way experience at offensive tackle and defensive line**, plus basketball, which points to coordination and athletic upside.[5][7] He looks like a fit for a team that values size, versatility, and long-term molding rather than instant polish.[1][5]
