2016 Summer Guide
Coming off a 10-win campaign and with a lot of contributors returning, 2016 has the makings for another special year for Northwestern football. We have all of your preview content here with out 2016 Summer Guide, including most important players, position previews, our Know Your Opponent series and much, much more.
Northwestern Position Preview Videos
We talk with Mark Rogers about each position
Wildcat Shootaround: Strongest position group?
Running back, linebacker and more make the list.
Summer Guide Position Preview: Special Teams
The unit should improve but must replace its punt returner
Summer Guide Position Preview: Cornerbacks
The team loses Nick VanHoose and will rely on inexperienced options
Summer Guide Position Preview: Linebackers
All-American Anthony Walker leads the way for one of Northwestern's best position groups
Summer Guide Position Preview: Defensive Line
The biggest question on the defense by far
Summer Guide Position Preview: Wide Receivers
There isn't really a sure thing outside of Austin Carr in this group
Summer Guide Position Preview: Running Backs
Justin Jackson is the star, but he’ll have help.
Summer Guide Position Preview: Quarterbacks
Clayton Thorson — surprise! — is the focal point.
Most Important Player Wrap Up: Snubs
Matt Harris, Jack Mitchell and others make the list
Most Important Player No. 1: Clayton Thorson
Northwestern's quarterback tops the list for the second straight year
Most Important Player No. 4: Keith Watkins
He has big shoes to fill
Most Important Player No. 5: Ifeadi Odenigbo
With the departures of Dean Lowry and Deonte Gibson, Northwestern will need Odenigbo to step up at defensive end
Most Important Player No. 6: Solomon Vault
The speedy junior moved to receiver this past offseason and could add a new element to Northwestern's offense
Most Important Player No. 7: Garrett Dickerson
The Wildcats could use a breakout season from the former top superback recruit.
Most Important Player No. 8: Jordan Thompson
The defensive lineman was one of just two true freshmen to see action in every game last year.
Most Important Player No. 9: Austin Carr
What can we expect from the senior wideout this season?
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