Yannis Karlaftis

Yannis Karlaftis is a graduate-eligible linebacker for the Northwestern Wildcats. Born in Athens, Greece, Karlaftis brings an international background to the Big Ten and has been listed at 6-foot-3 (75 inches) and 235 pounds while wearing jersey No. 14. In the 2025 regular season, Karlaftis appeared in five games and made one start. His Yannis Karlaftis stats on defense included nine combined tackles, made up of five solo tackles and four assists, along with two special-teams tackles. He recorded no sacks, tackles for loss, quarterback hits, interceptions, passes defended, forced fumbles, or fumble recoveries during that stretch. Within a Player Position and Role on Team context, Karlaftis’ most notable production came in tackling volume across limited games played, with involvement on both defense and special teams. This Yannis Karlaftis NCAAF profile reflects a 2025 participation sample rather than a multi-year statistical résumé, with no injury history or awards noted in the available data.