From Catching Passes to Protecting the Pocket
Grant Seagren’s college football career has been shaped by position changes, physical development, and the willingness to embrace new opportunities. A former 260-pound tight end at Nebraska, he transformed into a 320-pound offensive tackle after stops at Nebraska and Oklahoma State before joining the Northwestern Wildcats.
- Full Name: Grant Seagren
- Sport: Football
- Position: Offensive Tackle
- Jersey Number: 74
- Height: 6-foot-7
- Weight: 320 pounds
- Hometown: Oakland, Nebraska
- School/College: Northwestern University
- Current Team: Northwestern Wildcats
- High School: Oakland-Craig High School
- Years Active: 2023-present
Growing up in Oakland, Nebraska, Seagren competed in football, basketball, and track and field at Oakland-Craig High School. He helped the Knights win the 2019 Class C2 state championship and district titles in 2019 and 2022. During his senior football season in 2022, he recorded seven receptions for 186 yards and four touchdowns, along with 27 tackles, four tackles for loss, and one sack. He also qualified for the state shot put competition.
Seagren began his collegiate career at Nebraska in 2023 as a walk-on on an academic scholarship. After redshirting his first season, he appeared in seven games in 2024. His academic performance earned him Academic All-Big Ten recognition and a place on Nebraska’s Scholar-Athlete Honor Roll.
In 2025, he transferred to Oklahoma State and made a significant transition from tight end to offensive tackle. He appeared in all 12 games at right tackle and recorded 403 pass-blocking snaps without allowing a sack, according to Pro Football Focus. The season marked an important step in his development as an offensive lineman.
He committed to Northwestern in January 2026 after playing at Nebraska and Oklahoma State. He joined the Wildcats as a redshirt junior and earned a starting role at offensive tackle. During the 2026 season, he appeared in games against South Dakota State, Colorado, Indiana, Penn State, Ball State, and Michigan State. His development at Oklahoma State helped prepare him for the responsibilities of Northwestern's offensive line.
Beyond football, Seagren has an interest in computer science and software engineering. He has also credited his family, particularly his older brothers, with influencing his work ethic and approach to athletics. His background in multiple sports and willingness to learn have accompanied his transition to a new position.
At Northwestern, Seagren's focus remains on improving his technique, contributing to the offensive line, and adapting to the demands of another program. His progression from a walk-on tight end to an experienced offensive tackle reflects the commitment and flexibility required to build a college football career.