Mark Haering is a steady, special-teams-tested linebacker for Illinois State
In the 2026 season, Illinois State senior LB Mark Haering has already logged 6 tackles, showing up as a reliable, assignment-sound defender who has earned his snaps through consistency rather than flash. The Redbirds have used him mostly in a supporting role over the past two seasons, and in 2025 he played in all 17 games, primarily on special teams, after recording 3 tackles in 2024. His edge is toughness, football IQ, and versatility—an honor-roll student and multi-sport high school standout who looks like the kind of glue guy coaches trust when the game gets messy.
