Leighton Burbach brings rare 6-foot-8 tackle upside to Northwestern
Burbach is a **massive, developmental offensive tackle prospect** with a **6-8 frame** and a proven winning background at Norfolk Catholic, where he helped power three straight Class C2 state titles and a **39-0 run from 2022-24**. He was ranked by 247Sports as the **No. 41 offensive tackle** in the 2026 class and **No. 3 recruit in Nebraska**, and he chose Northwestern over programs including Iowa State, Minnesota, Texas Tech, and Vanderbilt. His fit is about ceiling: rare length, size, and Midwest toughness, though he still looks like a projection who will need college-level strength development and polish.
