Reliable Special-Teams Linebacker Who Played the Glue-Guy Role at Northwestern
In the 2018 season, Northwestern’s Erik Mueller was a steady, team-first linebacker and special-teams contributor, appearing in 13 games and logging four tackles, with his first tackle coming against Michigan State. ESPN lists him with 10 career solo tackles, underscoring a profile built more on reliability and special-teams value than splashy box-score production. The Northwestern roster page and recruiting profile point to a hard-nosed, 6-foot-2, 230-pound inside linebacker from Wheaton, Illinois—exactly the kind of physical, disciplined depth piece coaches trust for effort, toughness, and assignment soundness.
