Michael O'Connell

May 10, 2024, Evanston, IL: Northwestern Football hosts recruits for an Official Visit at Walter Athletics Center in Evanston, IL Friday, May 10, 2024. (Photo by Griffin Quinn/Northwestern Athletics)

Height:
6-7
Weight:
290
Position:
OL
Class:
First-Year
Hometown:
Glen Ellyn, Ill.
High School:
Glenbard West

High School

Committed to Northwestern on June 10, 2024.
Selected to the News-Gazette’s 2024 First Team All-State.
Named to the 2024 Red Grange All DuPage County Team.
Also plays basketball at Glenbard West.
High school coach at Glenbard West was Chad Hetlet.
Chose Northwestern over Indiana, Minnesota, and Illinois.

Bill O’Boyle (OL Coach) on O’Connell: “Simply put, Michael is built different. We are so excited about the size and frame he will bring to the offensive tackle position. Not only does Michael have the size to make an impact within the Big Ten, but he also possesses an extremely high level of athleticism. With continued development, the sky is the limit for this kid.”