New York Giants met with NIU linebacker Quinn Urwiler at The American Bowl

The New York Giants met with Northern Illinois linebacker Quinn Urwiler at The American Bowl in March, reports college football insider Easton Butler. The meeting highlights the team's potential interest in the productive MAC defender as it evaluates options ahead of the 2026 NFL draft.

Urwiler, a 6-foot, 226-pound redshirt senior from Mooseheart, Ill., delivered a standout 2025 campaign for the Huskies. He started all 12 games and recorded 141 tackles (71 solo), leading the nation in solo stops and ranking among the FBS elite with 11.8 tackles per game. His stat line also included 7.5 tackles for loss, 1.5 sacks, one interception, one pass defensed, and one forced fumble.

Urwiler earned Second Team All-MAC honors and was named MAC Defensive Player of the Week after a strong performance against Kent State. He previously played at North Dakota before transferring to NIU, where he contributed on defense and special teams.

Known for his high-motor style, downhill pursuit, and leadership as team captain, Urwiler has drawn comparisons to undersized but effective pros who thrive on effort and instincts. Scouts view him as a potential late Day 3 selection or undrafted free agent target, valued for his tackling prowess and willingness to handle the dirty work on all three phases of the game.

The Giants' pre-draft meeting with Urwiler signals due diligence on a player whose production and intangibles could translate to depth and special teams contributions at the next level.

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