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Front Row (L to R): Brad Ambrosius, Eric Perkins, Jack Plankers, Easton Stick, Tre Dempsey, Chase Morlock, MJ Stumpf, Nate Tanguay, Nick DeLuca, Landon Lechler, Zack Johnson, Pierre Gee-Tucker. Second Row (L to R): Jarrod Tuszka, Bryce Messner, Dan Sargeant, Jeff Illies, Zack Ziemer, Erik Olson, Max Polson, Austin Kuhnert, Connor Wentz, Grant Morgan, Chris Board, James Fisher, Quinten McCoy. Third Row (L to R): Daniel Polansky, Jackson Koonce, Cole Davis, Matt Plank, Darren Kelley, RJ Urzendowski, Keenan Hodenfield, Kurt Mattox, Isaiah Frandsen, Greg Menard, King Frazier, Lance Dunn. Fourth Row (L to R): Jack Albrecht, Zack J. Johnson, Luke Bacon, Peder Olson, Colin Conner, Dan Marlette, Eric Bachmeier, Aaron Steidl, Levi Jordheim, Tanner Volson, Christian Triplett, Bryce Bennot, Stanley Jones, Caleb Butler, Jaylaan Wimbush, Dallas Freeman, Darrius Shepherd, Ross Kennelly. Fifth Row (L to R): Zach Kubas, Cordell Volson, Ben Ellefson, Nate Jenson, Brock Robbins, Matt Anderson, Isaac Lashua, Garrett Malstrom, Isaac Cenescar, Marquise Bridges, Aaron Mercadel, Dimitri Williams, Dom Davis, Tre Fort, Robbie Grimsley, Jalen Allison, Bruce Anderson, Khayvon Hawkins. Sixth Row (L to R): Karson Schoening, Josh Howieson, James Hendricks, Jake Brinkman, Jack Darnell, Jaxon Brown, Cam Pedersen, Derrek Tuszka, Cole Karcz, Ross Effertz, Ty Brooks, Demaris Purifoy, Sean Engel, Michael Kelly, Garret Wegner, Justice Kelly, Steven Nava, Blake Williams. Seventh Row (L to R): Beau Pauly, Quinn Alo, Matt Biegler, Cole Jacob, Henry Van Dellen, Moses Nyangacha, Adam Cofield, Trevor Heit, Kiwanne Durant, Bennett Rindy, Devan Rindy, Victor Kizewski, Braydon Lund, Jabril Cox, Zak Kuntz, Ben Hecht, Ross Godfrey, Dillon Radunz. Eighth Row (L to R): Equipment assistant Taylor Parker, student assistant Bo Liekhus, student manager Dixon Bauer, student manager Torey Rohloff, student manager Austin Lorentz, student manager Eric Nelson, student manager Devin Klieman, student manager Sam Clausen, filmer Jacob Tepp, filmer Mo Ibrahim, filmer Vince Levi, filmer Andrew Moore, filmer Hayden Botz, filmer Aaron Sisk, athletic training graduate assistant Brian Schmidt, athletic training student Kallie Schmit, athletic trainer Bobby Knodel, equipment manager Nathan Bjoralt. Top Row (L to R): Video coordinator Jake Otten, offensive quality control Kody Morgan, special teams coordinator/wide receivers coach Atif Austin, quarterbacks coach Randy Hedberg, offensive line coach Conor Riley, tight ends/fullbacks coach Tyler Roehl, offensive coordinator/running backs coach Tim Polasek, head coach Chris Klieman, defensive coordinator/linebackers coach Matt Entz, recruiting coordinator/defensive tackles coach Nick Goeser, defensive backs coach Joe Klanderman, defensive assistant Bryan Shepherd, defensive ends coach Jamar Cain, assistant strength and conditioning coach Ryan Napoli, director of athletic performance Jim Kramer, director of football operations Hank Jacobs.
Jay Albrecht

Players

  • Linebacker LB 6'1" 226 lbs
    Jr. Orlando, Fla. Timber Creek HS
    Junior Orlando, Fla. Timber Creek HS
  • Wide Receiver WR 6'1" 180 lbs
    Fr. Medina, Minn. Benilde-St. Margaret's HS
    Freshman Medina, Minn. Benilde-St. Margaret's HS
  • Cornerback CB 6'1" 199 lbs
    Sr. Dallas, Texas Bowie HS Santa Rosa JC
    Senior Dallas, Texas Bowie HS Santa Rosa JC
  • Free Safety FS 5'10" 179 lbs
    Jr. Lakeland, Fla. Lakeland HS
    Junior Lakeland, Fla. Lakeland HS
  • Wide Receiver WR 5'9" 175 lbs
    Fr. West Fargo, N.D. West Fargo HS
    Freshman West Fargo, N.D. West Fargo HS
  • Wide Receiver WR 5'11" 187 lbs
    So. Lakeville, Minn. Rosemount HS
    Sophomore Lakeville, Minn. Rosemount HS
  • Strong Safety SS 6'0" 183 lbs
    So. Hutchinson, Minn. Hutchinson HS
    Sophomore Hutchinson, Minn. Hutchinson HS
  • Wide Receiver WR 6'0" 190 lbs
    RFr. West Fargo, N.D. West Fargo HS
    Redshirt Freshman West Fargo, N.D. West Fargo HS
  • Quarterback QB 6'1" 200 lbs
    RFr. Bemidji, Minn. Bemidji HS
    Redshirt Freshman Bemidji, Minn. Bemidji HS
  • Quarterback QB 6'3" 217 lbs
    Jr. Kearney, Mo. Kearney HS
    Junior Kearney, Mo. Kearney HS
  • Running Back RB 5'11" 215 lbs
    So. Ruskin, Fla. Newsome HS
    Sophomore Ruskin, Fla. Newsome HS
  • Cornerback CB 5'11" 177 lbs
    RFr. Minneapolis, Minn. DeLaSalle HS
    Redshirt Freshman Minneapolis, Minn. DeLaSalle HS
  • Running Back RB 5'9" 207 lbs
    So. Waterloo, Iowa Waterloo West HS
    Sophomore Waterloo, Iowa Waterloo West HS
  • Defensive Back DB 6'1" 192 lbs
    Jr. Baltimore, Md. Potomac HS NDSCS
    Junior Baltimore, Md. Potomac HS NDSCS
  • Quarterback QB 6'2" 222 lbs
    So. Omaha, Neb. Creighton Prep HS
    Sophomore Omaha, Neb. Creighton Prep HS
  • Cornerback CB 5'9" 151 lbs
    Fr. Sioux City, Iowa Sioux City East HS
    Freshman Sioux City, Iowa Sioux City East HS
  • Wide Receiver WR 5'8" 184 lbs
    Sr. Kewaskum, Wis. Kewaskum HS
    Senior Kewaskum, Wis. Kewaskum HS
  • Quarterback QB 6'4" 211 lbs
    Fr. Plymouth, Minn. Providence Academy HS
    Freshman Plymouth, Minn. Providence Academy HS
  • Wide Receiver WR 6'0" 189 lbs
    Jr. Gatzke, Minn. Grygla HS
    Junior Gatzke, Minn. Grygla HS
  • Wide Receiver WR 6'0" 194 lbs
    Jr. Omaha, Neb. Creighton Prep HS
    Junior Omaha, Neb. Creighton Prep HS
  • Cornerback CB 5'11" 158 lbs
    Fr. Clearwater, Fla. Countryside HS
    Freshman Clearwater, Fla. Countryside HS
  • Quarterback QB 6'2" 190 lbs
    Fr. Rosemead, Calif. Rosemead HS
    Freshman Rosemead, Calif. Rosemead HS
  • Wide Receiver WR 6'0" 197 lbs
    So. Crystal, Minn. Robbinsdale Cooper HS
    Sophomore Crystal, Minn. Robbinsdale Cooper HS
  • Punter P 6'1" 191 lbs
    Jr. Oceanside, Calif. Oceanside HS SMU
    Junior Oceanside, Calif. Oceanside HS SMU
  • Wide Receiver WR 5'11" 182 lbs
    So. Blue Springs, Mo. Blue Springs HS
    Sophomore Blue Springs, Mo. Blue Springs HS
  • Cornerback CB 6'0" 183 lbs
    So. Papillion, Neb. Papillion-La Vista HS
    Sophomore Papillion, Neb. Papillion-La Vista HS
  • Kicker K 6'0" 177 lbs
    Fr. Lodi, Wis. Lodi HS
    Freshman Lodi, Wis. Lodi HS
  • Running Back RB 5'11" 212 lbs
    Sr. Greenwood, Mo. Lee's Summit HS Nebraska
    Senior Greenwood, Mo. Lee's Summit HS Nebraska
  • Cornerback CB 6'0" 188 lbs
    So. St. Petersburg, Fla. Boca Ciega HS
    Sophomore St. Petersburg, Fla. Boca Ciega HS
  • Running Back RB 6'1" 198 lbs
    RFr. Wauwatosa, Wis. Wauwatosa West HS
    Redshirt Freshman Wauwatosa, Wis. Wauwatosa West HS
  • Running Back RB 6'0" 223 lbs
    Sr. Moorhead, Minn. Moorhead HS
    Senior Moorhead, Minn. Moorhead HS
  • Cornerback CB 5'11" 180 lbs
    Jr. Ray, N.D. Ray HS
    Junior Ray, N.D. Ray HS
  • Free Safety FS 5'10" 188 lbs
    So. Orlando, Fla. Cypress Creek HS
    Sophomore Orlando, Fla. Cypress Creek HS
  • Running Back RB 5'9" 173 lbs
    RFr. Fargo, N.D. Fargo South HS
    Redshirt Freshman Fargo, N.D. Fargo South HS
  • Strong Safety SS 6'2" 199 lbs
    So. Kindred, N.D. Kindred HS
    Sophomore Kindred, N.D. Kindred HS
  • Cornerback CB 5'8" 175 lbs
    So. Coloma, Wis. Wautoma HS
    Sophomore Coloma, Wis. Wautoma HS
  • Running Back RB 5'11" 198 lbs
    Fr. Lee's Summit, Mo. Blue Springs South HS
    Freshman Lee's Summit, Mo. Blue Springs South HS
  • Free Safety FS 6'0" 182 lbs
    Fr. Stevens Point, Wis. Stevens Point HS
    Freshman Stevens Point, Wis. Stevens Point HS
  • Fullback FB 6'2" 234 lbs
    Fr. Grand Forks, N.D. Grand Forks Red River HS
    Freshman Grand Forks, N.D. Grand Forks Red River HS
  • Strong Safety SS 5'11" 189 lbs
    Fr. Robbinsdale, Minn. Robbinsdale Cooper HS
    Freshman Robbinsdale, Minn. Robbinsdale Cooper HS
  • Fullback FB 6'1" 238 lbs
    RFr. Cavalier, N.D. Cavalier HS
    Redshirt Freshman Cavalier, N.D. Cavalier HS
  • Cornerback CB 5'11" 185 lbs
    RFr. Belleville, Ill. Belleville West HS
    Redshirt Freshman Belleville, Ill. Belleville West HS
  • Kicker K 6'2" 198 lbs
    So. Eau Claire, Wis. Regis HS
    Sophomore Eau Claire, Wis. Regis HS
  • Cornerback CB 5'8" 180 lbs
    RFr. Moorhead, Minn. Fargo Shanley HS
    Redshirt Freshman Moorhead, Minn. Fargo Shanley HS
  • Strong Safety SS 6'2" 202 lbs
    RFr. Eau Claire, Wis. Regis HS
    Redshirt Freshman Eau Claire, Wis. Regis HS
  • Fullback FB 6'0" 250 lbs
    RFr. Vergas, Minn. Frazee-Vergas HS
    Redshirt Freshman Vergas, Minn. Frazee-Vergas HS
  • Fullback FB 6'1" 242 lbs
    Jr. Chisago City, Minn. Chisago Lakes HS
    Junior Chisago City, Minn. Chisago Lakes HS
  • Linebacker LB 6'2" 220 lbs
    Sr. Harvey, N.D. Harvey HS
    Senior Harvey, N.D. Harvey HS
  • Linebacker LB 6'3" 220 lbs
    Fr. Kansas City, Mo. Raytown South HS
    Freshman Kansas City, Mo. Raytown South HS
  • Linebacker LB 6'1" 229 lbs
    Jr. Brooklyn Park, Minn. Totino-Grace HS
    Junior Brooklyn Park, Minn. Totino-Grace HS
  • Linebacker LB 6'0" 223 lbs
    Jr. Gardner, Kan. Gardner Edgerton HS
    Junior Gardner, Kan. Gardner Edgerton HS
  • Linebacker LB 6'2" 219 lbs
    So. Dickinson, N.D. Dickinson HS
    Sophomore Dickinson, N.D. Dickinson HS
  • Cornerback CB 5'11" 199 lbs
    So. Mandan, N.D. Mandan HS
    Sophomore Mandan, N.D. Mandan HS
  • Linebacker LB 6'1" 222 lbs
    Sr. Belleville, Ill. Belleville West HS
    Senior Belleville, Ill. Belleville West HS
  • Linebacker LB 6'1" 226 lbs
    So. Sioux Falls, S.D. Washington HS
    Sophomore Sioux Falls, S.D. Washington HS
  • Tight End TE 6'3" 255 lbs
    Fr. Underwood, Minn. Underwood HS
    Freshman Underwood, Minn. Underwood HS
  • Linebacker LB 6'3" 245 lbs
    Sr. Omaha, Neb. Millard North HS
    Senior Omaha, Neb. Millard North HS
  • Linebacker LB 5'11" 204 lbs
    Fr. Superior, Wis. Superior HS
    Freshman Superior, Wis. Superior HS
  • Long Snapper LS 6'2" 216 lbs
    Jr. Bloomington, Minn. Jefferson HS
    Junior Bloomington, Minn. Jefferson HS
  • Linebacker LB 6'2" 208 lbs
    Fr. Becker, Minn. Becker HS
    Freshman Becker, Minn. Becker HS
  • Linebacker LB 6'0" 220 lbs
    RFr. North Liberty, Iowa Regina HS
    Redshirt Freshman North Liberty, Iowa Regina HS
  • Defensive End DE 6'4" 245 lbs
    RFr. Germantown, Wis. Germantown HS
    Redshirt Freshman Germantown, Wis. Germantown HS
  • Offensive Tackle OT 6'6" 266 lbs
    Fr. Becker, Minn. Becker HS
    Freshman Becker, Minn. Becker HS
  • Linebacker LB 5'11" 205 lbs
    RFr. Oakland, Calif. Saint Mary's College HS
    Redshirt Freshman Oakland, Calif. Saint Mary's College HS
  • Linebacker LB 6'1" 217 lbs
    So. Maple Grove, Minn. Maple Grove HS
    Sophomore Maple Grove, Minn. Maple Grove HS
  • Offensive Tackle OT 6'5" 284 lbs
    Fr. Baxter, Minn. Brainerd HS
    Freshman Baxter, Minn. Brainerd HS
  • Center C 6'5" 291 lbs
    Fr. Rolla, N.D. Rolla HS
    Freshman Rolla, N.D. Rolla HS
  • Center C 6'1" 307 lbs
    Jr. Coon Rapids, Minn. Coon Rapids HS
    Junior Coon Rapids, Minn. Coon Rapids HS
  • Offensive Line OL 6'4" 260 lbs
    Fr. Dickinson, N.D. Trinity HS
    Freshman Dickinson, N.D. Trinity HS
  • Defensive Tackle DT 6'2" 288 lbs
    So. Carlos, Minn. Alexandria Jefferson HS
    Sophomore Carlos, Minn. Alexandria Jefferson HS
  • Offensive Tackle OT 6'5" 305 lbs
    So. Mineral Point, Wis. Iowa-Grant HS
    Sophomore Mineral Point, Wis. Iowa-Grant HS
  • Offensive Guard OG 6'5" 276 lbs
    RFr. Rolling Meadows, Ill. Fremd HS
    Redshirt Freshman Rolling Meadows, Ill. Fremd HS
  • Defensive Tackle DT 6'2" 288 lbs
    Fr. LaMoure, N.D. LaMoure HS
    Freshman LaMoure, N.D. LaMoure HS
  • Offensive Guard OG 6'4" 331 lbs
    Sr. Apple Valley, Minn. Eastview HS
    Senior Apple Valley, Minn. Eastview HS
  • Offensive Tackle OT 6'6" 267 lbs
    Fr. Balfour, N.D. Drake HS
    Freshman Balfour, N.D. Drake HS
  • Offensive Tackle OT 6'6" 301 lbs
    RFr. Blaine, Minn. Spring Lake Park HS
    Redshirt Freshman Blaine, Minn. Spring Lake Park HS
  • Offensive Line OL 6'2" 265 lbs
    Fr. Oakes, N.D. Oakes HS
    Freshman Oakes, N.D. Oakes HS
  • Defensive Tackle DT 6'3" 287 lbs
    So. Washington, Mich. Romeo HS
    Sophomore Washington, Mich. Romeo HS
  • Offensive Line OL 6'7" 322 lbs
    Sr. Leonard, N.D. Kindred HS
    Senior Leonard, N.D. Kindred HS
  • Offensive Guard OG 6'5" 296 lbs
    So. Granville, N.D. Towner-Granville-Upham HS
    Sophomore Granville, N.D. Towner-Granville-Upham HS
  • Offensive Tackle OT 6'5" 272 lbs
    Jr. Maple Grove, Minn. Maple Grove HS
    Junior Maple Grove, Minn. Maple Grove HS
  • Offensive Guard OG 6'4" 293 lbs
    Jr. Lakeville, Minn. Lakeville North HS
    Junior Lakeville, Minn. Lakeville North HS
  • Center C 6'4" 302 lbs
    So. Balfour, N.D. Drake-Anamoose HS
    Sophomore Balfour, N.D. Drake-Anamoose HS
  • Center C 6'4" 302 lbs
    Jr. Sioux Falls, S.D. Washington HS
    Junior Sioux Falls, S.D. Washington HS
  • Offensive Guard OG 6'5" 267 lbs
    Fr. Shawnee, Kan. Mill Valley HS
    Freshman Shawnee, Kan. Mill Valley HS
  • Center C 6'3" 300 lbs
    So. Maple Plain, Minn. Delano HS
    Sophomore Maple Plain, Minn. Delano HS
  • Offensive Tackle OT 6'7" 298 lbs
    Sr. Beach, N.D. Beach HS
    Senior Beach, N.D. Beach HS
  • Wide Receiver WR 6'5" 201 lbs
    Fr. Chaska, Minn. Chaska HS
    Freshman Chaska, Minn. Chaska HS
  • Wide Receiver WR 6'2" 200 lbs
    Jr. Barron, Wis. Barron HS
    Junior Barron, Wis. Barron HS
  • Tight End TE 6'3" 244 lbs
    RFr. Hawley, Minn. Hawley HS
    Redshirt Freshman Hawley, Minn. Hawley HS
  • Wide Receiver WR 6'1" 195 lbs
    So. St. Michael, Minn. St. Michael-Albertville HS
    Sophomore St. Michael, Minn. St. Michael-Albertville HS
  • Wide Receiver WR 5'9" 173 lbs
    Fr. Pepin, Wis. Pepin-Alma HS
    Freshman Pepin, Wis. Pepin-Alma HS
  • Tight End TE 6'6" 244 lbs
    So. Waupaca, Wis. Waupaca HS
    Sophomore Waupaca, Wis. Waupaca HS
  • Tight End TE 6'3" 231 lbs
    Jr. Lidgerwood, N.D. Lidgerwood HS
    Junior Lidgerwood, N.D. Lidgerwood HS
  • Tight End TE 6'3" 247 lbs
    Jr. Dunnellon, Fla. Dunnellon HS
    Junior Dunnellon, Fla. Dunnellon HS
  • Tight End TE 6'4" 251 lbs
    RFr. Lakeland, Minn. Stillwater HS
    Redshirt Freshman Lakeland, Minn. Stillwater HS
  • Defensive End DE 6'3" 190 lbs
    Fr. Milwaukee, Wis. University HS
    Freshman Milwaukee, Wis. University HS
  • Tight End TE 6'4" 244 lbs
    So. Iola, Wis. Iola-Scandinavia HS
    Sophomore Iola, Wis. Iola-Scandinavia HS
  • Defensive Tackle DT 6'4" 283 lbs
    Jr. Oshkosh, Wis. Oshkosh North HS
    Junior Oshkosh, Wis. Oshkosh North HS
  • Defensive End DE 6'5" 249 lbs
    RFr. Warner, S.D. Warner HS
    Redshirt Freshman Warner, S.D. Warner HS
  • Defensive Tackle DT 6'2" 291 lbs
    RFr. Champlin, Minn. Champlin Park HS
    Redshirt Freshman Champlin, Minn. Champlin Park HS
  • Defensive End DE 6'3" 250 lbs
    Jr. Warner, S.D. Warner HS
    Junior Warner, S.D. Warner HS
  • Defensive End DE 6'3" 244 lbs
    So. Bismarck, N.D. Bismarck HS
    Sophomore Bismarck, N.D. Bismarck HS
  • Defensive End DE 6'3" 241 lbs
    So. Coon Rapids, Minn. Blaine HS
    Sophomore Coon Rapids, Minn. Blaine HS
  • Defensive End DE 6'2" 239 lbs
    Jr. Lakeville, Minn. Lakeville North HS
    Junior Lakeville, Minn. Lakeville North HS
  • Defensive End DE 6'4" 246 lbs
    Sr. De Pere, Wis. West De Pere HS
    Senior De Pere, Wis. West De Pere HS
  • Defensive Tackle DT 6'1" 267 lbs
    RFr. White Bear Lake, Minn. White Bear Lake HS
    Redshirt Freshman White Bear Lake, Minn. White Bear Lake HS
  • Tight End/Offensive Guard TE/OG 6'3" 283 lbs
    Jr. McVille, N.D. Dakota Prairie HS
    Junior McVille, N.D. Dakota Prairie HS
  • Defensive Tackle DT 6'4" 290 lbs
    Jr. Mukwonago, Wis. Mukwonago HS
    Junior Mukwonago, Wis. Mukwonago HS

Staff Roster

Football Coaching Staff

  • Football Recruiting

  • Head Coach

    Chris Klieman

  • Defensive Coordinator/Linebackers

    Matt Entz

  • Offensive Coordinator/Running Backs

    Tim Polasek

  • Special Teams Coordinator/Wide Receivers

    Atif Austin

  • Defensive Ends Coach

    Jamar Cain

  • Defensive Tackles

    Nick Goeser

  • Quarterbacks Coach

    Randy Hedberg

  • Defensive Backs Coach

    Joe Klanderman

  • Offensive Line Coach

    Conor Riley

  • Tight Ends/Fullbacks Coach

    Tyler Roehl

  • Defensive Assistant

    Bryan Shepherd

  • Offensive Quality Control

    Kody Morgan

  • Video Coordinator

    Jake Otten

  • Director of Football Operations

    Hank Jacobs

  • Administrative Assistant

    Margie Trickle

2016 Football Roster
No. Full Name Pos. Ht. Wt. Yr. Hometown High School Previous School
1 Chris Board LB 6-1 226 Jr. Orlando, Fla. Timber Creek HS
1 Cole Jacob WR 6-1 180 Fr. Medina, Minn. Benilde-St. Margaret's HS
2 Quinten McCoy CB 6-1 199 Sr. Dallas, Texas Bowie HS Santa Rosa JC
3 Tre Dempsey FS 5-10 179 Jr. Lakeland, Fla. Lakeland HS
3 Devan Rindy WR 5-9 175 Fr. West Fargo, N.D. West Fargo HS
4 Dimitri Williams WR 5-11 187 So. Lakeville, Minn. Rosemount HS
5 Robbie Grimsley SS 6-0 183 So. Hutchinson, Minn. Hutchinson HS
5 Bennett Rindy WR 6-0 190 RFr. West Fargo, N.D. West Fargo HS
6 James Hendricks QB 6-1 200 RFr. Bemidji, Minn. Bemidji HS
7 Cole Davis QB 6-3 217 Jr. Kearney, Mo. Kearney HS
8 Bruce Anderson RB 5-11 215 So. Ruskin, Fla. Newsome HS
9 Marquise Bridges CB 5-11 177 RFr. Minneapolis, Minn. DeLaSalle HS
10 Lance Dunn RB 5-9 207 So. Waterloo, Iowa Waterloo West HS
11 Darren Kelley DB 6-1 192 Jr. Baltimore, Md. Potomac HS NDSCS
12 Easton Stick QB 6-2 222 So. Omaha, Neb. Creighton Prep HS
13 Ross Godfrey CB 5-9 151 Fr. Sioux City, Iowa Sioux City East HS
13 Eric Perkins WR 5-8 184 Sr. Kewaskum, Wis. Kewaskum HS
14 Henry Van Dellen QB 6-4 211 Fr. Plymouth, Minn. Providence Academy HS
15 Daniel Polansky WR 6-0 189 Jr. Gatzke, Minn. Grygla HS
16 RJ Urzendowski WR 6-0 194 Jr. Omaha, Neb. Creighton Prep HS
17 Felix Dixon CB 5-11 158 Fr. Clearwater, Fla. Countryside HS
17 Steven Nava QB 6-2 190 Fr. Rosemead, Calif. Rosemead HS
18 Khayvon Hawkins WR 6-0 197 So. Crystal, Minn. Robbinsdale Cooper HS
19 Jackson Koonce P 6-1 191 Jr. Oceanside, Calif. Oceanside HS SMU
20 Darrius Shepherd WR 5-11 182 So. Blue Springs, Mo. Blue Springs HS
21 Jalen Allison CB 6-0 183 So. Papillion, Neb. Papillion-La Vista HS
21 Garret Wegner K 6-0 177 Fr. Lodi, Wis. Lodi HS
22 King Frazier RB 5-11 212 Sr. Greenwood, Mo. Lee's Summit HS Nebraska
23 Jaylaan Wimbush CB 6-0 188 So. St. Petersburg, Fla. Boca Ciega HS
24 Demaris Purifoy RB 6-1 198 RFr. Wauwatosa, Wis. Wauwatosa West HS
25 Chase Morlock RB 6-0 223 Sr. Moorhead, Minn. Moorhead HS
26 Keenan Hodenfield CB 5-11 180 Jr. Ray, N.D. Ray HS
27 Isaac Cenescar FS 5-10 188 So. Orlando, Fla. Cypress Creek HS
28 Ty Brooks RB 5-9 173 RFr. Fargo, N.D. Fargo South HS
29 Eric Bachmeier SS 6-2 199 So. Kindred, N.D. Kindred HS
30 Bryce Bennot CB 5-8 175 So. Coloma, Wis. Wautoma HS
30 Adam Cofield RB 5-11 198 Fr. Lee's Summit, Mo. Blue Springs South HS
31 Victor Kizewski FS 6-0 182 Fr. Stevens Point, Wis. Stevens Point HS
32 Zak Kuntz FB 6-2 234 Fr. Grand Forks, N.D. Grand Forks Red River HS
33 Moses Nyangacha SS 5-11 189 Fr. Robbinsdale, Minn. Robbinsdale Cooper HS
34 Brock Robbins FB 6-1 238 RFr. Cavalier, N.D. Cavalier HS
35 Dom Davis CB 5-11 185 RFr. Belleville, Ill. Belleville West HS
36 Cam Pedersen K 6-2 198 So. Eau Claire, Wis. Regis HS
37 Tre Fort CB 5-8 180 RFr. Moorhead, Minn. Fargo Shanley HS
38 Jaxon Brown SS 6-2 202 RFr. Eau Claire, Wis. Regis HS
39 Garrett Malstrom FB 6-0 250 RFr. Vergas, Minn. Frazee-Vergas HS
40 Dan Sargeant FB 6-1 242 Jr. Chisago City, Minn. Chisago Lakes HS
41 MJ Stumpf LB 6-2 220 Sr. Harvey, N.D. Harvey HS
42 Jabril Cox LB 6-3 220 Fr. Kansas City, Mo. Raytown South HS
43 Kurt Mattox LB 6-1 229 Jr. Brooklyn Park, Minn. Totino-Grace HS
44 Matt Plank LB 6-0 223 Jr. Gardner, Kan. Gardner Edgerton HS
45 Levi Jordheim LB 6-2 219 So. Dickinson, N.D. Dickinson HS
46 Ross Effertz CB 5-11 199 So. Mandan, N.D. Mandan HS
47 Pierre Gee-Tucker LB 6-1 222 Sr. Belleville, Ill. Belleville West HS
48 Dan Marlette LB 6-1 226 So. Sioux Falls, S.D. Washington HS
49 Matt Biegler TE 6-3 255 Fr. Underwood, Minn. Underwood HS
49 Nick DeLuca LB 6-3 245 Sr. Omaha, Neb. Millard North HS
50 Ross Kennelly LB 5-11 204 Fr. Superior, Wis. Superior HS
51 James Fisher LS 6-2 216 Jr. Bloomington, Minn. Jefferson HS
51 Beau Pauly LB 6-2 208 Fr. Becker, Minn. Becker HS
52 Jake Brinkman LB 6-0 220 RFr. North Liberty, Iowa Regina HS
53 Cole Karcz DE 6-4 245 RFr. Germantown, Wis. Germantown HS
54 Dillon Radunz OT 6-6 266 Fr. Becker, Minn. Becker HS
55 Aaron Mercadel LB 5-11 205 RFr. Oakland, Calif. Saint Mary's College HS
56 Peder Olson LB 6-1 217 So. Maple Grove, Minn. Maple Grove HS
58 Josh Howieson OT 6-5 284 Fr. Baxter, Minn. Brainerd HS
59 Karson Schoening C 6-5 291 Fr. Rolla, N.D. Rolla HS
60 Max Polson C 6-1 307 Jr. Coon Rapids, Minn. Coon Rapids HS
63 Zach Kubas OL 6-4 260 Fr. Dickinson, N.D. Trinity HS
63 Aaron Steidl DT 6-2 288 So. Carlos, Minn. Alexandria Jefferson HS
64 Colin Conner OT 6-5 305 So. Mineral Point, Wis. Iowa-Grant HS
65 Jack Albrecht OG 6-5 276 RFr. Rolling Meadows, Ill. Fremd HS
66 Quinn Alo DT 6-2 288 Fr. LaMoure, N.D. LaMoure HS
66 Zack Johnson OG 6-4 331 Sr. Apple Valley, Minn. Eastview HS
67 Cordell Volson OT 6-6 267 Fr. Balfour, N.D. Drake HS
68 Zack Johnson OT 6-6 301 RFr. Blaine, Minn. Spring Lake Park HS
69 Michael Kelly OL 6-2 265 Fr. Oakes, N.D. Oakes HS
69 Blake Williams DT 6-3 287 So. Washington, Mich. Romeo HS
70 Jack Plankers OL 6-7 322 Sr. Leonard, N.D. Kindred HS
71 Luke Bacon OG 6-5 296 So. Granville, N.D. Towner-Granville-Upham HS
72 Erik Olson OT 6-5 272 Jr. Maple Grove, Minn. Maple Grove HS
73 Zack Ziemer OG 6-4 293 Jr. Lakeville, Minn. Lakeville North HS
74 Tanner Volson C 6-4 302 So. Balfour, N.D. Drake-Anamoose HS
75 Austin Kuhnert C 6-4 302 Jr. Sioux Falls, S.D. Washington HS
76 Ben Hecht OG 6-5 267 Fr. Shawnee, Kan. Mill Valley HS
77 Christian Triplett C 6-3 300 So. Maple Plain, Minn. Delano HS
78 Landon Lechler OT 6-7 298 Sr. Beach, N.D. Beach HS
80 Sean Engel WR 6-5 201 Fr. Chaska, Minn. Chaska HS
81 Isaiah Frandsen WR 6-2 200 Jr. Barron, Wis. Barron HS
82 Ben Ellefson TE 6-3 244 RFr. Hawley, Minn. Hawley HS
83 Dallas Freeman WR 6-1 195 So. St. Michael, Minn. St. Michael-Albertville HS
84 Trevor Heit WR 5-9 173 Fr. Pepin, Wis. Pepin-Alma HS
85 Nate Jenson TE 6-6 244 So. Waupaca, Wis. Waupaca HS
86 Jeff Illies TE 6-3 231 Jr. Lidgerwood, N.D. Lidgerwood HS
87 Connor Wentz TE 6-3 247 Jr. Dunnellon, Fla. Dunnellon HS
88 Matt Anderson TE 6-4 251 RFr. Lakeland, Minn. Stillwater HS
88 Justice Kelly DE 6-3 190 Fr. Milwaukee, Wis. University HS
89 Isaac Lashua TE 6-4 244 So. Iola, Wis. Iola-Scandinavia HS
90 Grant Morgan DT 6-4 283 Jr. Oshkosh, Wis. Oshkosh North HS
91 Derrek Tuszka DE 6-5 249 RFr. Warner, S.D. Warner HS
92 Jack Darnell DT 6-2 291 RFr. Champlin, Minn. Champlin Park HS
93 Jarrod Tuszka DE 6-3 250 Jr. Warner, S.D. Warner HS
94 Stanley Jones DE 6-3 244 So. Bismarck, N.D. Bismarck HS
95 Caleb Butler DE 6-3 241 So. Coon Rapids, Minn. Blaine HS
96 Greg Menard DE 6-2 239 Jr. Lakeville, Minn. Lakeville North HS
97 Brad Ambrosius DE 6-4 246 Sr. De Pere, Wis. West De Pere HS
98 Connor Hubbs DT 6-1 267 RFr. White Bear Lake, Minn. White Bear Lake HS
98 Bryce Messner TE/OG 6-3 283 Jr. McVille, N.D. Dakota Prairie HS
99 Nate Tanguay DT 6-4 290 Jr. Mukwonago, Wis. Mukwonago HS

Football Coaching Staff

Football - Coaching Staff
Image Name Title
NDSU Bison Logo Headshot Football Recruiting
Chris Klieman Chris Klieman Head Coach
Matt Entz Defensive Coordinator/Linebackers
Tim Polasek Tim Polasek Offensive Coordinator/Running Backs
Atif Austin Special Teams Coordinator/Wide Receivers
Jamar Cain Defensive Ends Coach
Nick Goeser Defensive Tackles
Randy Hedberg Randy Hedberg Quarterbacks Coach
Joe Klanderman Defensive Backs Coach
Conor Riley Offensive Line Coach
Tyler Roehl Tyler Roehl Tight Ends/Fullbacks Coach
Bryan Shepherd Bryan Shepherd Defensive Assistant
Kody Morgan Kody Morgan Offensive Quality Control
Jake Otten Video Coordinator
Hank Jacobs Hank Jacobs Director of Football Operations
Margie Trickle Margie Trickle Administrative Assistant

Staff Roster

Football Coaching Staff