Northern Illinois Huskies · All-time career leaders
N Illinois Football Career Tackles Leaders
Frank Lewandoski holds N Illinois's career tackles record with 616 tackles (1976–1979). Tim Griffin (471) and Larry Clark (446) round out the top three. 1 of the top 10 played since 2000; the most recent is Akil Grant (2000–2003), No. 10 on the list.
Northern Illinois HuskiesUpdated Oct 6, 2026
| Rank | Player | Years | Tackles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Frank Lewandoski | 1976–1979 | 616 |
| 2 | Tim Griffin | 1982–1985 | 471 |
| 3 | Larry Clark | 1970–1972 | 446 |
| 4 | Ron Delisi | 1986–1989 | 437 |
| 5 | Larry Williams | 1999–2002 | 434 |
| 6 | Gerald Nickelbrry | 1991–1994 | 419 |
| 7 | Steve Wild | 1990–1993 | 411 |
| 8 | Mike Terna | 1977–1980 | 408 |
| 9 | Mandel Hester | 1992–1996 | 375 |
| 10 | Akil Grant | 2000–2003 | 361 |
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Sources & notes
- CFB Clipboard — Career leaderboards researched and compiled by CFB Clipboard.
- Career totals cover a player’s games at N Illinois only.
Last updated Oct 6, 2026.