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Re: 2026 Recruiting Updates
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Originally Posted by
mtoutfitter
Picture of Bison LB Kopp in the tweet...hint?
Don’t know if Michael Farr is big enough for OLB, but he does list himself as 6’ 195 now.
Perhaps Hellendrung could project to LB.
A Wisconsin LB I did not include is this prospect who would be an awesome get as a recruit:
https://247sports.com/recruitment/be...ruitinterests/
Has 14 offers, including Kansas.
Just tweeted a few days ago about a scheduled visit to Lawrence and just took a visit to Madison.
Other offers for Ben Wenzel include Thee SDSU,
Aztecs plus Wyoming Buffalo Western Michigan Miami (Ohio)
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Re: 2026 Recruiting Updates
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Originally Posted by
HerdBot
We have 16 seniors and limited scholarships
The Jackrabbits have to replace 60 players and can offer many a full ride because their roster has been gutted
Yes thank you. See my next message in the thread.
Hellendrung is my guess.
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Re: 2026 Recruiting Updates
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Originally Posted by
Jay
Yes thank you. See my next message in the thread.
Hellendrung is my guess.
I'm gonna guess Wenzel...think positive. :nod:
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Re: 2026 Recruiting Updates
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Originally Posted by
bruinbison
Don’t know if Michael Farr is big enough for OLB, but he does list himself as 6’ 195 now.
Perhaps Hellendrung could project to LB.
A Wisconsin LB I did not include is this prospect who would be an awesome get as a recruit:
https://247sports.com/recruitment/be...ruitinterests/
Has 14 offers, including Kansas.
Just tweeted a few days ago about a scheduled visit to Lawrence and just took a visit to Madison.
Other offers for Ben Wenzel include Thee SDSU,
Aztecs plus Wyoming Buffalo Western Michigan Miami (Ohio)
I remember an OLB that was that size as an incoming recruit.....Travis Beck. Turned out ok.
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Re: 2026 Recruiting Updates
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Originally Posted by
mtoutfitter
I'm gonna guess Wenzel...think positive. :nod:
Hellendrung retweeted Coach P's tweet... fwiw
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Re: 2026 Recruiting Updates
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Originally Posted by
Jay
Yes thank you. See my next message in the thread.
Hellendrung is my guess.
You were right.
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Re: 2026 Recruiting Updates
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Originally Posted by
bruinbison
Another busy week for new offers, including the Bison remaining active in Colorado:
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Gabe Sema - 6'4" -230lbs - 82" wingspan
@gabesema0
After a great talk with @CoachTimNDSU
I’m extremely proud to say that I’ve received an offer to continue my academic and athletic career at @NDSU
https://247sports.com/Player/gabe-sema-46152875/
Not currently ranked by 247.
Has a previous offer from Northern Arizona
Gabe Sema commits to Northern Arizona.
Now rated a 3 star, 83 grade, 19th ranked prospect in Colorado.
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Re: 2026 Recruiting Updates
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bruinbison
Gabe Sema commits to Northern Arizona.
Now rated a 3 star, 83 grade, 19th ranked prospect in Colorado.
Losing an offered prospect to NAU???? Yuck
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Re: 2026 Recruiting Updates
Underwhelming start to recruiting. I could be off base though, maybe it will pick up.
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Grant Wilkinson, De Smet SD, commits to SDSU (NDSU interest)
https://x.com/grantwilk07/status/191...sVheWFV40S7MeQ
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Re: 2026 Recruiting Updates
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Jay
6'9" 305 lbs.
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Re: 2026 Recruiting Updates
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ndsubison1
Underwhelming start to recruiting. I could be off base though, maybe it will pick up.
Must be time to start a "We will never win another national championship under Polasek" thread.
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Re: 2026 Recruiting Updates
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Originally Posted by
NDSU1980
Must be time to start a "We will never win another national championship under Polasek" thread.
Good one! :)
I would mention that Coach Jackson had a really good reputation
as a recruiter when he was previously at SDSU.
Him being from Omaha makes for a challenge for NDSU in Nebraska.
The rebuild might happen faster than some people thought.
If so, that would be very impressive, considering the previous
Jackrabbits Culture Club Coaches really decimated SDSU’s roster.*
So perhaps part of what we see is SDSU having more schollies to work with and doing well with them…
*kinda like what is happening to Jackrabbits men’s basketball right now…
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Re: 2026 Recruiting Updates
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tolnabison
Mr Rodgers maybe?
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Re: 2026 Recruiting Updates
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Jay
Mr Rodgers maybe?
Who is Mr Rodgers Jay?
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Re: 2026 Recruiting Updates
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Originally Posted by
mtoutfitter
Who is Mr Rodgers Jay?
I think he's talking about Neeko Rodgers.
Neeko Rodgers - Hudl
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Re: 2026 Recruiting Updates
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tony
Ugly colors.... he'll look much better in green and yellow. :)
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Re: 2026 Recruiting Updates
It's Tucker Thieneman. Looks like he had some P4 offers.
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Monster get. I didn’t think we had a shot.
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Re: 2026 Recruiting Updates
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Originally Posted by
mtoutfitter
It's Tucker Thieneman. Looks like he had some P4 offers.
That is a big wow!
Tucker Thieneman is one of those Wisconsin Offers I didn’t list
the other day because he had to be going FBS with those offers, riiight?
Wow! Great to see…:nod:
Ole Miss, Florida, Missouri, Maryland
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Re: 2026 Recruiting Updates
The pitch for our OL getting drafted goes a long ways.
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Tucker Thieneman OL - commit
Tucker Thieneman 6-5 305 OL
Pewaukee Wisc
Offers = Ole Miss, Florida, Missouri, Maryland
wow, 1 of the biggest NDSU recruits ever based on those offers!
Junior Highlight Video - https://www.hudl.com/video/3/1786421...1f23f3e9fe3356
PS- when i talked to Coach P last week he said this "Not as much Scholly money or spots this year! Character sets the ceiling. Thanks for the support Go Bison!"
So that's why this Recruit was a Big Homerun for Coach. So Awesome !!!
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Re: 2026 Recruiting Updates
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Originally Posted by
mtoutfitter
It's Tucker Thieneman. Looks like he had some P4 offers.
Whoa that's huge
https://www.inforum.com/sports/bison...big-ten-offers
The chance of being a 1st or 2nd round pick at OL is arguably an easier path at NDSU
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Re: 2026 Recruiting Updates
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Originally Posted by
ndsubison1
The pitch for our OL getting drafted goes a long ways.
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Originally Posted by
HerdBot
Thank you Grey Zabel, et al…
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Re: Tucker Thieneman OL - commit
Doesn't this belong in the 2026 recruiting thread? Asking for a friend.
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Re: Tucker Thieneman OL - commit
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Originally Posted by
VirginiaBison
Doesn't this belong in the 2026 recruiting thread? Asking for a friend.
How is Lakes supposed to know? He's been locked outside for years!
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Re: 2026 Recruiting Updates
From 10/20/24
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Originally Posted by
bruinbison
New 2026 NDSU Offer:
Younger brother of current Bison WR/KR Jackson Williams
Bryson Williams
@bwilliams_2828
Follower of Christ | 2026 DB/WR 6’3 | 6’5 Wingspan |
@WHS_WarriorFB
Omaha, NE
Bryson Williams off to a good start in track season:
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Bryson Williams
@bwilliams_2828
·11h
New PRs today on the 2nd outdoor meet
100m 4th 10.94
200m 3rd 22.59
4x1 1st 42.08
4x4 2nd 51 split
6’3 175lb FS 79 Inch Wing
Since NDSU was Bryson Williams’ 1st offer, he has been offered by the SDSU Jackrabbits, Washington State Jackrabbits, the new SDSU Jackrabbits, Fresno State, Colorado State, Sacramento State.
Has been promoted by Rivals to a 3 star rating.
The new SDSU Jackrabbits have also hired one of Jackson’s Omaha Westside Coaches - former Bison Tyler Wrice.
https://gojacks.com/sports/football/...ler-wrice/1117
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Re: 2026 Recruiting Updates
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Originally Posted by
heffray
Thank you Grey Zabel, et al…
Much more than Zabel going in the 1st round
Billy Turner (3rd round), Dillon Radunz (2nd round), Cody Mauch (2nd), Cordell Volson (4th) Joe Haeg (5th round) were drafted and have had good careers
Jalen Sundell and Jake Kubas are on current NFL rosters
Nash Jensen is a free agent and in the UFL, but started a year for Carolina. Zack Johnson and Paul Cornick had recent stints in the NFL
Joe Haeg played 7 years in the NFL and almost caught a TD from Tom Brady in the Super Bowl. Billy Turner retired after earning 31 million.
Even going back to the Division 2 days, Pete Campion (7th round) and Rob Hunt 5th round
The NDSU pro day had reps from every NFL team
If you earn a starting job at NDSU and have the NFL measurables, you have a better than average chance of having an NFL career than most teams. Even some players we as fans viewed as average are having good careers
And were ONLY talking about offensive lineman. Not the 3 current NFL QBs, a 2nd round Wide Receiver, and a Dallas Cowboy Running Back. Or Chris Board who has managed to stay in the NFL for his 8th year
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Re: 2026 Recruiting Updates
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Originally Posted by
HerdBot
Much more than Zabel going in the 1st round
Billy Turner (3rd round), Dillon Radunz (2nd round), Cody Mauch (2nd), Cordell Volson (4th) Joe Haeg (5th round) were drafted and have had good careers
Jalen Sundell and Jake Kubas are on current NFL rosters
Nash Jensen is a free agent and in the UFL, but started a year for Carolina. Zack Johnson and Paul Cornick had recent stints in the NFL
Joe Haeg played 7 years in the NFL and almost caught a TD from Tom Brady in the Super Bowl. Billy Turner retired after earning 31 million.
Even going back to the Division 2 days, Pete Campion (7th round) and Rob Hunt 5th round
The NDSU pro day had reps from every NFL team
If you earn a starting job at NDSU and have the NFL measurables, you have a better than average chance of having an NFL career than most teams. Even some players we as fans viewed as average are having good careers
And were ONLY talking about offensive lineman. Not the 3 NFL QBs, a 2nd round Wide Receiver, and a Dallas Cowboy Running Back
I see the Griz posted only 10 or so showed up for their pro day.
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Re: 2026 Recruiting Updates
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Originally Posted by
bruinbison
That is a big wow!
Tucker Thieneman is one of those Wisconsin Offers I didn’t list
the other day because he had to be going FBS with those offers, riiight?
Wow! Great to see…:nod:
Ole Miss, Florida, Missouri, Maryland
---I hope Tucker Thieneman's verbal does not morph into a bargaining ploy go extract more $$$$$$$$ from one of the above FBS schools. ...for now I will trust Tucker's reasons for choosing NDSU and I will with hope and great excitement look forward to more years of a strong Offensive Line.
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Re: 2026 Recruiting Updates
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Originally Posted by
HerdBot
Much more than Zabel going in the 1st round
Billy Turner (3rd round), Dillon Radunz (2nd round), Cody Mauch (2nd), Cordell Volson (4th) Joe Haeg (5th round) were drafted and have had good careers
Jalen Sundell and Jake Kubas are on current NFL rosters
Nash Jensen is a free agent and in the UFL, but started a year for Carolina. Zack Johnson and Paul Cornick had recent stints in the NFL
Joe Haeg played 7 years in the NFL and almost caught a TD from Tom Brady in the Super Bowl. Billy Turner retired after earning 31 million.
Even going back to the Division 2 days, Pete Campion (7th round) and Rob Hunt 5th round
The NDSU pro day had reps from every NFL team
If you earn a starting job at NDSU and have the NFL measurables, you have a better than average chance of having an NFL career than most teams. Even some players we as fans viewed as average are having good careers
And were ONLY talking about offensive lineman. Not the 3 current NFL QBs, a 2nd round Wide Receiver, and a Dallas Cowboy Running Back. Or Chris Board who has managed to stay in the NFL for his 8th year
https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/et%20al.
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Re: 2026 Recruiting Updates
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Originally Posted by
HerdBot
Much more than Zabel going in the 1st round
Billy Turner (3rd round), Dillon Radunz (2nd round), Cody Mauch (2nd), Cordell Volson (4th) Joe Haeg (5th round) were drafted and have had good careers
Jalen Sundell and Jake Kubas are on current NFL rosters
Nash Jensen is a free agent and in the UFL, but started a year for Carolina. Zack Johnson and Paul Cornick had recent stints in the NFL
Joe Haeg played 7 years in the NFL and almost caught a TD from Tom Brady in the Super Bowl. Billy Turner retired after earning 31 million.
Even going back to the Division 2 days, Pete Campion (7th round) and Rob Hunt 5th round
The NDSU pro day had reps from every NFL team
If you earn a starting job at NDSU and have the NFL measurables, you have a better than average chance of having an NFL career than most teams. Even some players we as fans viewed as average are having good careers
And were ONLY talking about offensive lineman. Not the 3 current NFL QBs, a 2nd round Wide Receiver, and a Dallas Cowboy Running Back. Or Chris Board who has managed to stay in the NFL for his 8th year
Steve Nelson 2cnd round 1974 New England
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Re: 2026 Recruiting Updates
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Originally Posted by
56BISON73
Steve Nelson 2cnd round 1974 New England
He grew up watching you bro u were probably a big influence in his success.
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Originally Posted by
Kevin
He grew up watching you bro u were probably a big influence in his success.
Could be wrong but I'm betting he and PL were on the team at the same time?
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Im pretty sure PL was there when New England was still part of actual England eh.
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Re: 2026 Recruiting Updates
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Originally Posted by
mtoutfitter
Could be wrong but I'm betting he and PL were on the team at the same time?
Not unless PL had 25 years of eligibility.
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Re: 2026 Recruiting Updates
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Originally Posted by
mtoutfitter
Could be wrong but I'm betting he and PL were on the team at the same time?
Plus Mike Evenson 15th round 1973
Bob Erickson 17th round 1973
Mike Puestow 10th round 1974
Sanford Qvale 16th Round 1974
Bruce Reimer 9th round 1975
Jerry Dahl 12th round 1975
Chuck Rodgers 11th round 1977
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Re: 2026 Recruiting Updates
Reading through the tea leaves on X… appears UND may have gotten a nice OL recruit that lives just outside the Fargo metro. Hope I’m wrong, don’t think I am.
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Re: 2026 Recruiting Updates
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Originally Posted by
Jay
Reading through the tea leaves on X… appears UND may have gotten a nice OL recruit that lives just outside the Fargo metro. Hope I’m wrong, don’t think I am.
Not the Casselton kid?
