Northwestern University Athletics

2019 Football Roster

Cody Link
Jersey Number 86

Cody Link

  • Height:
    6-3
  • Weight:
    250
  • Position:
    SB
  • Class:
    Junior
  • Hometown:
    Madison, Wis.
  • High School:
    Edgewood

2018: Did not appear in any games in his sophomore season … Academic All-Big Ten.

2017: Made his collegiate debut in the Wildcats' 39-0 win over Minnesota ... Academic All-Big Ten.

2016: Redshirted his freshman season.

High School: Recorded 92 tackles and scored two defensive touchdowns senior year ... Named to 2015 All-City team ... All-Conference linebacker (2015) and tight end (2014, 2015) ... Named team MVP senior year ... Captained Edgewood to the Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association playoffs last year, the team's third playoff appearance in four years ... Three-sport athlete all four years ... Turned down scholarship offers to play college baseball ... All-State Academics in 2015 ... Honor Roll student ... National Honor Society.
 
Personal: Born Cody Patrick Link in Naperville, Ill. ... Parents are Patrick and Kelly ... Mother is in the UW-Whitewater Athletic Hall of Fame for track and cross country ... Sister, Courtney, ran track and cross country at St. Louis University ... Major is communication studies with a minor in business institutions.
Football - Minnesota Postgame Press Conference
Saturday, November 22
Football - 'Cats Complete Comeback, Secure Bowl Eligibility In 38-35 Win Over Minnesota (11/22/25)
Saturday, November 22
Football - Minnesota Game Week Press Conference (11/17/25)
Monday, November 17
Football - Michigan Postgame Press Conference (11/15/25)
Sunday, November 16