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Drew Wagner stats, 2026

Northwestern (6–1, Big Ten). Wide receiver. 2026 season, games through Oct 24, 2026.

Drew Wagner is a wide receiver for Northwestern (6–1). Among receivers and tight ends this season he's 119th in EPA per play (0.55), 205th in catches (23), 236th in receiving TDs (2), in 7 games. This week: Northwestern at Oregon.

Receiving yards218344th of 682 receivers and tight ends
Catches23205th of 682 receivers and tight ends
Yards per catch9.5577th of 675 receivers and tight ends
Receiving TDs2236th of 506 receivers and tight ends

Bio

Who is Drew Wagner?

Position
Wide receiver
Class
Junior
Height
5-10
Weight
195 pounds
Number
No. 19
Hometown
Delafield, WI
High school
Kettle Moraine (Wales, WI)
Recruiting
2-star, No. 3084 in the 2024 class

From the 2026 roster, the 247Sports recruiting composite and the transfer portal, all via CollegeFootballData.com.

The season

Drew Wagner's receiving stats

He's 205th of 682 receivers and tight ends in catches (23) and 236th of 506 receivers and tight ends in receiving TDs (2).

StatSeasonNational rank
Receiving yards218344th of 682
Catches23205th of 682
Yards per catch9.5577th of 675
Receiving TDs2236th of 506

The season

Drew Wagner's receiving efficiency and big plays

He's 119th of 199 receivers and tight ends in EPA per play (0.55) and 382nd of 657 receivers and tight ends in explosive catches (16+ yards) (4).

StatSeasonNational rank
Explosive catches (16+ yards)4382nd of 657
EPA per play0.55119th of 199

Ranks are among every FBS receivers and tight end with the stat this season. Rates need a minimum sample (50 dropbacks for passing rates, 20 carries, 8 catches). From the play-by-play.

Career

Drew Wagner's career stats

SeasonTeamCatchesRec ydsYds/catchRec TDRush yds
2024Northwestern33110.30—
2025Northwestern221727.8217
2026Northwestern232189.5239
Career484218.8456

Past seasons (back to 2022) from CollegeFootballData.com; 2026 from the play-by-play, games through Oct 24, 2026.

Advanced

Drew Wagner's advanced stats by season

SeasonTeamEPA/playPass EPA/playRush EPA/playExplosive catchesTotal EPAUsage
2024Northwestern+1.67+1.67——3.32%
2025Northwestern+0.03+0.02+0.1614.3%1.27%
2026Northwestern+0.48+0.49+0.4217.4%17.39%

EPA per play is the expected points a player adds on each of his plays (0 is average; glossary). Success means the play stayed on schedule: half the yards to go on first down, 70% on second, all of them on third or fourth. Explosive means a run of 12+ yards or a completion of 16+, as a share of his throws, carries or catches. Usage is the share of his team's plays that went to him. EPA and usage leave out garbage time; success and explosive rates count every play. From CollegeFootballData.com and cfbfastR.

Game log

Drew Wagner's game log, 2026

WeekOpponentResultReceiving yardsCatchesReceiving TDsExplosive catches (16+ yards)
1vs. South Dakota StateW 34–1843302
3vs. ColoradoW 41–716200
4Northwestern19300
5vs. Penn StateW 34–1319400
6vs. Ball StateW 45–1461411
7at Michigan StateW 24–2118200
8vs. RutgersW 42–1442511

FAQ

Questions about Drew Wagner

What position does Drew Wagner play?

Drew Wagner plays wide receiver for Northwestern, which is 6–1 this season.

Where is Drew Wagner from, and what year is he?

Drew Wagner is a junior wide receiver for Northwestern, listed at 5-10 and 195 pounds, from Delafield, WI.

How tall is Drew Wagner, and how much does he weigh?

Drew Wagner is listed at 5-10 and 195 pounds on Northwestern's 2026 roster.

What year is Drew Wagner?

Drew Wagner is a junior, from the 2024 recruiting class.

What are Drew Wagner's career stats?

Over 3 seasons (2024–2026), Drew Wagner has 48 catches for 421 yards and 4 touchdowns.

Who does Drew Wagner play for?

Northwestern (6–1, Big Ten), where he plays wide receiver and wears No. 19.

Is Drew Wagner eligible for the NFL Draft?

Yes. Players can enter the NFL Draft three years after high school, and Drew Wagner was in the 2024 class, so he's eligible for the 2027 draft.

How did Drew Wagner play in his last game?

Week 8 vs. Rutgers: 42 receiving yards, 5 catches, 1 receiving TD, 1 explosive catch (16+ yards). Northwestern won 42–14.

Where did Drew Wagner go to high school?

Kettle Moraine (Wales, WI). He was a 2-star recruit, No. 3084 in the 2024 class.

What are Drew Wagner's stats this season?

218 receiving yards, 23 catches, 9.5 yards per catch, 2 receiving TDs, 4 explosive catches (16+ yards) in 7 games, through Oct 24, 2026.

How does Drew Wagner rank nationally?

Among FBS receivers and tight ends: 119th of 199 in EPA per play, 205th of 682 in catches, 236th of 506 in receiving TDs.

When does Drew Wagner play next?

Northwestern visits Oregon Sat, Oct 31, 3:30 PM ET on Peacock. The numbers' pick: Oregon.

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