Jaxsen Tadlock is a steady defensive front piece for Northwestern (IA)
Jaxsen Tadlock appears to be a rotational DL for Northwestern (IA) in the 2026 season, and he showed up in the season opener against Western Illinois with 9 total tackles, 4 solo stops, and no sacks or tackles for loss. That kind of early volume suggests a player who’s active, reliable, and willing to do the dirty work inside rather than chase splashy stats. He looks like a fit for a team that values physicality, gap discipline, and motor over flash.
