Justin Faulkner brings length, speed, and a committed pass-game upgrade to NIU
In the 2026 cycle, Justin Faulkner is a 6-foot-1, 170-pound wide receiver from Bremen High School who signed with Northern Illinois, and recruiting services had him as a mid-tier but useful addition with a 247Sports composite-style class impact around 82. NIU’s own signing-day note called him a new playmaker who will make the passing attack “faster and stronger,” which matches the profile: a lean perimeter target with upside as a developmental receiver rather than a finished product. He also played defense in high school, a clue he brings competitiveness and two-way athleticism.
