North Dakota State is no secret anymore. The little old town of Fargo, ND has become a hub for finding NFL talent. This past season, 15 former Bison found themselves either on active NFL rosters or practice squads. Let’s take a look at a few former NDSU players making waves at the game’s highest level.
Carson Wentz
QB (2011-2015)
Career NDSU Statistics
Completions: 392-612
Completion Percentage: 64.1
Passing Yards: 5,115
Passing Touchdowns: 45
Interceptions: 14
Rushing Attempts: 216
Rushing Yards: 1,028
Yards Per Carry: 4.8
Rushing Touchdowns: 13
2022 Stats
Games Played: 8
Games Started: 7
W-L: 2-5
Completions: 172-276
Completion Percentage: 62.3
Passing Yards: 1,755
Passing Touchdowns: 11
Interceptions: 9
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At North Dakota State, Carson Wentz had to wait in the wings until exploding onto the scene in his junior season, setting the NDSU single-season records for passing attempts, completions, yards, and total offense per game. Wentz, in typical NDSU fashion, left a champion, winning the 2014 and 2015 national championships before being drafted by the Philadelphia Eagles second overall.
Wentz played five seasons in the city of brotherly love, performing at an MVP level before getting injured in Philly’s 2017 Super Bowl season. In 2021, the Bismarck native moved on to the Indianapolis Colts for one season before playing this past season with the Washington Commanders. Wentz is now a free agent and is currently looking for a new home.
Carson Wentz’s NDSU Athletic Accomplishments
• 2016 Senior Bowl Invitee
• 2015 and 2016 NCAA Division I Championship Game Most Outstanding Player
• 2014 College Sporting News Fab 50 All-America
• 2014 College Sporting News Playoff MVP
• 2015 NCAA Elite 90 Award
• 2013 and 2014 Elite 89 Award
• 2015 CoSIDA Academic All-American of the Year
• 2014 and 2015 CoSIDA Academic All-America First Team
• 2014 and 2015 CoSIDA Academic All-District
• 2014 and 2015 MCFC All-Academic First Team
• 2015 MVFC President’s Council Academic Award
• 3x MVFC Commissioner’s Academic Excellence Award Winner
• 5x MVFC Honor Roll
• 2016 National Football Foundation Hampshire Honor Society
• 5x FCS National Champion
Rushing Attempts: 22
Rushing Yards: 86
Yards Per Carry: 3.9
Rushing Touchdowns: 1
Career NFL Stats
Games Played: 93
Games Started: 92
W-L: 46-45-1
Completions: 2056-3284
Completion Percentage: 62.6
Passing Yards: 22,129
Passing Touchdowns: 151
Interceptions: 66
Rushing Attempts: 337
Rushing Yards: 1,362
Yards Per Carry: 4
Rushing Touchdowns: 10
Did you know?
Trey Lance’s father, Carlton Lance, played in the Canadian Football League for the Saskatchewan Roughriders.
Trey Lance
QB (2018-2020)
Career NDSU Statistics
Completions: 208-318
Completion Percentage: 65.4
Passing Yards: 2,974
Passing Touchdowns: 30
Interceptions: 1
Rushing Attempts: 192
Rushing Yards: 1,325
Yards Per Carry: 6.9
Rushing Touchdowns: 18
2022 Stats
Games Played: 2
Games Started: 2
W-L: 1-1
Completions: 15-31
Completion Percentage: 48.4
Passing Yards: 194
Passing Touchdowns: 0
Interceptions: 1
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At North Dakota State, Trey Lance was a freshman sensation, winning the Walter Payton Award as a redshirt freshman in 2019, leading the Bison to become the first team to become the first 16-0 team in college football since 1894.
Lance went on to be drafted third overall by the San Fransisco 49ers in the 2021 NFL Draft. In his first season with the 49ers, Lance spent the majority of the time in the backup role. The Marshall, MN native was set to take the starting reins heading into year two, but had an ankle injury that would require surgery early in the second game of the season. Now, entering year three, Lance is set to battle for the starting gig with 2022 rookie sensation Brock Purdy
Trey Lance’s NDSU Athletic Accomplishments
• 2021 NFL Combine Invitee
• 2020 NCAA Division I Football Championship Game Most Outstanding Player
• 2019 STATS FCS Walter Payton Award Winner
• 2019 STATS FCS Jerry Rice Award Winner
• 2019 CFPA FCS National Performer of the Year
• 2019 FCS ADA Offensive Player of the Year
• 2019 Phil Steele FCS Offensive Player of the Year
• 2019 STATS FCS All-America First Team
• 2019 HERO Sports FCS All-America First Team
• 2019 Athlon Sports FCS All-America First Team
• 2019 Phil Steele FCS All-America First Team
• 2019 FCS ADA All-America First Team
• 2019 Ap All-America Second Team
• 2019 AFCA AFCA All-America Second Team
• 2019 MVFC Offensive Player of the Year
• 2019 MVFC Newcomer of the Year
• 2019 MVFC Freshman of the Year
• 2019 MVFC Commissioner’s Academic ExcellenceAward
• 2x MVFC Honor Roll
Rushing Attempts: 16
Rushing Yards: 67
Yards Per Carry: 4.2
Rushing Touchdowns: 0
Career NFL Stats
Games Played: 8
Games Started: 4
W-L: 2-2
Completions: 56-102
Completion Percentage: 54.9
Passing Yards: 797
Passing Touchdowns: 5
Interceptions: 3
Rushing Attempts: 54
Rushing Yards: 235
Yards Per Carry: 4.4
Rushing Touchdowns: 1
Christian Watson
WR (2017-2021)
Career NDSU Statistics
Receptions: 105
Receiving Yards: 2,140
Receiving Touchdowns: 14
Yards Per Reception: 20.4
Rushing Attempts: 49
Rushing Yards: 392
Rushing Touchdowns: 2
Yards Per Carry: 8
2022 Stats
Games Played: 14
Games Started: 11
Receptions: 41
Receiving Yards: 611
Receiving Touchdowns: 7
Yards Per Reception: 14.9
Rushing Attempts: 7
Rushing Yards: 80
Rushing Touchdowns: 2
Yards Per Carry: 11.4
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One of the most electric players in program history, Christian Watson was a key contributor in three national championship runs for the Bison.
After being drafted with the second pick in the second round of the 2022 NFL Draft by the Greenbay Packers, Watson quickly established himself as one of the most explosive players in the pro game. During his rookie campaign, Watson had a four-game stretch where he matched Randy Moss for the most touchdowns by a rookie receiver over a four-game span with eight.
Christian Watson’s NDSU Athletic Accomplishments
- 2022 Reese’s Senior Bowl Invitee
- 2021 HERO Sports All-America First Team (Wide Receiver)
- 2021 Associated Press All-America Second Team (Wide Receiver)
- 2021 Stats Perform All-America Second Team (AllPurpose)
- 2021 Phil Steele All-America Third Team (Wide Receiver)
- 2020-21 Associated Press All-America First Team (AllPurpose)
- 2020-21 Stats Perform All-America First Team (Kick Returner)
- 2020-21 HERO Sports All-America First Team (Kick Returner)
- 2020-21 Athlon Sports All-America First Team (Kick Returner)
- 2020-21 Phil Steele All-America First Team (Kick Returner)
- 2021 All-MVFC First Team (All-Purpose)
- 2x All-MVFC First Team (Wide Receiver)
- 2020-21 All-MVFC Second Team (Return Specialist)
- 2019 All-MVFC Second Team (Wide Receiver)
- 2018 MVFC Honor Roll
- 4x National Champion
Cordell Volson
DL (2017-2021)
NDSU
Volson was a mainstay for the Bison, ending his career with a school-record 65 career games played and 41 consecutive starts.
Perhaps unsurprisingly, in his rookie season, Volson started every single game for the Bengals.
CORDELL VOLSON’S NDSU Athletic Accomplishments
- 2022 East-West Shrine Bowl Invitee
- 2020-21 and 2021 Associated Press All-America First Team
- 2020-21 and 2021 Stats Perform All-America First Team
- 2020-21 and 2021 HERO Sports All-America First Team
- 2020-21 and 2021 Athlon Sports All-America First Team
- 2021 AFCA All-America First Team
- 2021 Walter Camp All-America First Team
- 2021 Phil Steele All-America Second Team2020-21 FCS ADA All-America First Team
- 2020-21 Phil Steele All-America First Team
- 2020-21 Phil Steele FCS Offensive Lineman of the Year
- 2019 HERO Sports All-America Second Team
- 2019, 2020-21 and 2021 All-MVFC First Team
- 2017 MVFC Commissioner’s Academic Excellence Award
- 3x MVFC Honor Roll
- 4x National Champion
2022 Stats
Games Played: 16
Games Started: 16
Brayden Thomas
DL (2020/2021)
NDSU
Brayden Thomas took a long winding road to get to North Dakota State, starting his collegiate career with the University of Mary before transferring to another DII school, Mankato State. He starred for the Mavericks before transferring to play his final two seasons with the Bison, making enough of an impact to get a contract as an undrafted free agent with the Los Angeles Rams.
Thomas spent the majority of his first pro season on the practice squad, but did make his regular season debut in 2022. Now, he is looking to build off that.
- Brayden Thomas’ NDSU Athletic Accomplishments
- 2022 East-West Shrine Bowl Invitee
- 2022 NFF Hampshire Honor Society
- 2021 Associated Press All-America Third Team
- 2021 Stats Perform All-America Third Team
- 2021 HERO Sports All-America Third Team
- 2021 Phil Steele All-America Fourth Team
- 2021 All-MVFC First Team
- 2020-21 MVFC All-Newcomer Team 2021 MVFC Presidents Council Academic Award
- 2021 MVFC Commissioner’s Academic Excellence Award
- 2021 MVFC Honor Roll
Career NDSU Statistics
Solo Tackles: 37
Assisted Tackles: 18
Total Tackles: 55
Tackles For Loss-Yards: 18-93
Sacks: 10.5
2022 Stats
Games Played: 1
Josh Babicz
TE (2017-2021)
NDSU
At NDSU, Josh Babicz was as good of a tight end as you could ask for, making a major impact on the run game while proving to be a valuable red-zone target. After exhausting his eligibility, Babicz signed with the Carolina Panthers as an undrafted free agent, making their practice squad out of camp. Babicz also spent time on the Green Bay Packers practice squad during the 2022 season.
Josh Babicz’S NDSU Athletic Accomplishments
- 2022 NFLPA Collegiate Bowl
- 2021 All-MVFC Second Team
- 2020-21 All-MVFC Honorable Mention
- 2018 MVFC Commissioner’s Academic Excellence Award
- 2x MVFC Honor Roll
- 4x National Champion
Career NDSU Statistics
Receptions: 40
Receiving Yards: 633
Touchdowns: 11
Ben Ellefson
TE (2015-2019)
Career NDSU Statistics
Receptions: 35
Receiving Yards: 463
Yards Per Catch: 13.2
Touchdowns: 16
2022 Stats
Games Played: 4
Games Started: 1
Receptions: 3
Receiving Yards: 26
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At North Dakota State, Ben Ellefson was a key contributor on three national championship teams, earning second-team All-America honors through the American Football Coaches Association. After graduating,
Ellefson signed with the Jacksonville Jaguars as an undrafted free agent. Ellefson appeared in a handful of games for the Jaguars in his rookie seasons. Over the past two years, Ellefson has spent his time with the Minnesota Vikings
Ben Ellefson’s NDSU Athletic Accomplishments
- 2020 East-West Shrine Bowl Invitee
- 2020 NFF Hampshire Honor Society
- 2019 NFF William V. Campbell Trophy Semifinalist
- 2019 Allstate AFCA Good Works Team
- 2019 AFCA FCS All-America Second Team
- 2019 STATS FCS All-America Third Team
- 2019 HERO Sports FCS All-America Third Team
- 2019 Phil Steele FCS All-America Fourth Team
- 2019 All-MVFC First Team
- 2019 MVFC President’s Council Academic Award
- 2018 All-MVFC Second Team
- 2018 NCAA Elite 90 Award
- 2018 and 2019 MVFC All-Academic First Team
- 2017, 2018 and 2019 MVFC Commissioner’s Academic Excellence Award
- 5x MVFC Honor Roll
- 4x National Champion
Career NFL Stats
Games Played: 16
Games Started: 5
Receptions: 4
Receiving Yards: 36
Did you know?
While at NDSU, Board saw action at strong safety, outside linebacker, sam linebacker and will linebacker.
Chris Board
LB (2013-2017)
NDSU
At North Dakota State, Chris Board made an impact on all levels of the defense while starring on special teams for three national championship teams (2014, 2015, 2017).
Board was so dominant on special teams, that he earned a roster spot as an undrafted free agent with the Baltimore Ravens. Ultimately, Board spent four seasons in Baltimore, MD before playing last year for the Detroit Lions
Chris Board’S NDSU Athletic Accomplishments
- 3x MVFC Honor Roll
- 2015 MVFC Commissioner’s Academic Excellence Award
Career NDSU Statistics
Solo Tackles: 59
Assisted Tackles: 65
Total Tackles: 124
Tackles For Loss-Yards: 5-10
Pass Breakups: 5
2022 Stats
Games Played: 17
Games Started: 1
Tackles: 21
Pass Breakups: 1
NFL Career Stats
Games Played: 80
Games Started: 3
Total Tackles: 115
Tackles For Loss: 3
Sacks: 2.5
Pass Breakups: 2
Dillon Radunz
DL (2013-2017)
Career NDSU Statistics
Games Played: 33
Games Started: 33
2022 Stats
Games Played: 11
Games Started: 4
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At North Dakota State, Dillon Radunz was a mainstay on the offensive line, making 32 consecutive starts at left tackle to close out his career and helping the Bison win three national championships.
Through two seasons in Nashville, Radunz has mostly been used as a rotational lineman. However, he should have a greater opportunity for playing time after the off-season release of OT Taylor Lewan.
Dillon Radunz’s NDSU Athletic Accomplishments
- 2021 NFL Combine Invitee
- 2021 Reese’s Senior Bowl Invitee
- 2019 Associated Press All-America First Team
- • 2019 AFCA All-America First Team
- 2019 Stats Perform All-America First Team
- 2019 HERO Sports FCS All-America First Team
- 2019 FCS Athletic Directors Association All-America First Team
- 2019 Walter Camp FCS All-America First Team
- 2019 Phil Steele FCS All-America First Team
- 2019 Phil Steele FCS Offensive Lineman of the Year
- 2019 Athlon Sports FCS All-America First Team
- 2019 All-MVFC First Team
- 2018 HERO Sports FCS Sophomore All-America Team
- 2018 All-MVFC Second Team
- 3x National Champion
Career NFL Stats
Games Played: 23
Games Started: 5
Did you know?
Jabril Cox’s brother, Jasir Cox, was a key contributor for four seasons with the green and gold before playing this past season for the West Virginia Mountaineers. He is now currently pursuing his NFL dream and will be available for the 2023 NFL Draft.
Jabril Cox
LB (2016-2019)
Career NDSU Statistics
Solo Tackles: 158
Assisted Tackles: 100
Total Tackles: 258
Tackles For Loss-Yards: 32-147
Sacks: 14
Interceptions: 6
Pass Breakups: 18
2022 Stats
Games Played: 9
Tackles: 6
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At North Dakota State, Jabril Cox made an instant impact in his 2016 redshirt freshman season, winning the Missouri Valley Football Conference Freshman of the Year award as well as the Newcomer of the Year award. In the following season, Cox was the Missouri Valley Football Conference Defensive Player of the Year. And in his final season with the Bison, Cox was an All-American, before transferring to Louisiana State University for his senior season and eventually getting drafted in the fourth round of the NFL Draft.
Cox played a limited role in his rookie season, mostly on special teams, before ending his season with an injury
Jabril Cox’s NDSU Athletic Accomplishments
- 2021 NFL Combine Invitee
- 2021 Reese’s Senior Bowl Invitee
- 2019 Phil Steele FCS All-America Second Team
- 2019 Associated Press All-America Third Team
- 2019 MVFC Honor Roll
- 2018 STATS FCS Buck Buchanan Award Finalist(4th)
- 2018 and 2019 HERO Sports FCS All-America First Team
- 2018 Phil Steele FCS All-America First Team
- 2018 AFCA All-America Second Team
- 2018 and 2019 STATS FCS All-America Second Team
- 2018 Associated Press All-America Second Team
- 2018 HERO Sports FCS Sophomore All-American
- 2018 MVFC Defensive Player of the Year
- 2018 and 2019 All-MVFC First Team
- • 2017 HERO Sports FCS Freshman All-American
- • 2017 Phil Steele FCS Freshman All-America First
- Team
- • 2017 MVFC Newcomer of the Year
- • 2017 MVFC Freshman of the Year
- • 2017 All-MVFC Second Team
- • 2017 STATS FCS Jerry Rice Award Finalist (6th)
- • 3x National Champion
Career NFL Statistics
Games Played: 16
Tackles: 8
Did you know?
With a career record of 49-3, Easton Stick is the winningest starting quarterback in FCS history.
Easton Stick
QB (2013-2017
Career NDSU Statistics
Completions: 598-980
Completion Percentage: 61%
Passing Yards: 8,693
Passing Touchdowns: 88
Interceptions: 28
Rushing Attempts: 427
Rushing Yards: 2,523
Yards Per Carry: 5.9
Rushing Touchdowns: 41
2022 Stats
Games Played: 1
Completions: 1-1
Passing Yards: 4
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At North Dakota State, Easton Stick was maybe the best quarterback in program history, delivering clutch performances, a record-setting amount of wins and countless memories for NDSU fans before getting drafted to the Los Angeles Chargers in 2019.
Stick has played very little in his time with the Chargers, but looks to be entering this next season as the main backup to Justin Herbert.
Easton Stick’s NDSU Athletic Accomplishments
- 2019 NFL Scouting Combine Invitee
- 2019 East-West Shrine Game Invitee
- 2018 AP All-America First Team
- 2018 HERO Sports All-America First Team
- 2018 Phil Steele FCS All-America First Team
- 2018 Phil Steele FCS Offensive Player of the Year
- 2018 AFCA All-America Second Team
- 2018 STATS FCS All-America Third Team
- 2018 STATS FCS Walter Payton Award Finalist (3rd)
- • 2018 MVFC Offensive Player of the Year
- 2018 All-MVFC First Team
- 2018 NCAA Division I Championship Game Most Outstanding Player
- 2018 William V. Campbell Trophy Finalist
- 2018 AFCA Good Works Team
- 2018 CoSIDA Academic All-America Second Team
- 2018 CoSIDA Academic All-District
- 2017 and 2018 FCS Athletic Directors Association Academic All-Star Team
- 2017 CFPA FCS National Performer of the Year
- 2017 MVFC President’s Council Academic Award
- 2016 and 2017 All-MVFC Honorable Mention
- 2015 MVFC All-Newcomer Team
- 3x MVFC All-Academic First Team
- 3x MVFC Commissioner’s Academic Excellence Award
- 4x MVFC Honor Roll
- 4x National Champion
Career NFL Statistics
Games Played: 10
Completions: 90-144
Passing Yards: 795
Passing Touchdowns: 3
Interceptions: 6
Did you know?
Derrek Tuszka’s older brother, Jarrod, played defensive end for the Bison from 2013 through 2017.
Derrek Tuszka
DL (2015-2019)
Career NDSU Statistics
Solo Tackles: 73
Assisted Tackles: 60
Total Tackles: 133
Tackles For Loss-Yards: 42-236
Sacks: 29.5
Pass Breakups: 6
2022 Stats
Games Played: 15
Games Started: 1
Tackles: 16
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At North Dakota State, Derrek Tuszka was a force, starting at defensive end for three seasons. In his final campaign with the Bison (2019), Tuszka led the team in sacks with 13.5 and won the Missouri Valley Football Conference Defensive Player of the Year while finishing fifth in voting for the STATS Buck Buchanan Award which is presented to the national defensive player of the year.
Since entering the league, Tuszka has bounced around, spending 2020 with the Denver Broncos, 2021 with the Pittsburgh Steelers, and playing in one game with the Tennessee Titans in 2022 before playing in 14 for the Los Angeles Chargers.
Derrek Tuszka’s NDSU Athletic Accomplishments
- 2020 East-West Shrine Bowl Invitee
- 2020 NFF Hampshire Honor Society
- 2019 STATS FCS Buck Buchanan Award Finalist (5th)
- 2019 STATS FCS All-America First Team
- 2019 HERO Sports FCS All-America First Team
- 2019 Associated Press FCS All-America First Team
- 2019 Phil Steele FCS All-America First Team
- 2019 Athlon Sports FCS All-America First Team
- 2019 Walter Camp FCS All-America First Team
- 2019 AFCA All-America Second Team
- 2019 MVFC Defensive Player of the Year
- 2019 All-MVFC First Team
- 2019 MVFC All-Academic First Team
- 2019 MVFC President’s Council Academic Award
- 2018 All-MVFC Honorable Mention
- MVFC Commissioner’s Academic Excellence Award
- 5x MVFC Honor Roll
Career NFL Statistics
Games Played: 39
Games Started: 1
Tackles: 40
Tackles for Loss: 2
Sacks: 2
Forced Fumbles: 1
Did you know?
Joe Haeg won a Super Bowl with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2020.
Joe Haeg
DL (2011-2015)
NDSU
At North Dakota State, Joe Haeg was one of the most consistent players in program history, starting every game of his career for the Bison after redshirting as a walk-on true freshman.
His consistent play earned the attention of NFL evaluators and he has been a solid NFL player since graduating. After starting his pro career in Indianapolis where he spent four seasons. Haeg moved on, playing 2020 with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and 2021 with the Pittsburgh Steelers before a one-game stint with the Cleveland Browns in 2022.
Joe Haeg’s NDSU Athletic Accomplishments
- 2016 Senior Bowl Invitee
- 2015 Walter Camp FCS All-America Team
- 2015 STATS All-America First Team
- 2015 STATS FCS Offensive Player of the Year Finalist (13th)
- 2014 Sports Network All-America First Team
- 2014 AFCA All-America
- 2014 and 2015 Associated Press All-America First Team
- 2014 and 2015 FCS Athletic Directors Association All-America
- 2014 and 2015 College Sporting News “Fab 50” All-America
- 2014 and 2015 College Sporting News Offensive Lineman of the Year
- 2014 and 2015 All-MVFC First Team
- 5x National Champion
Career NDSU Statistics
Games Played: 60
Games Started: 60
2022 Stats
Games Played: 1
NFL Career Stats
Games Played: 80
Games Started: 40
Did you know?
Darrius Shepherd was a team captain in each of his final two seasons with the Bison.
Darrius Shepherd
WR (2014-2018)
NDSU
At North Dakota State, Darrius Shepherd contributed early and often on his way to posting the second-most receiving yards (2,841), second-most receptions (188) and sixth-most receiving touchdowns (20) in school history.
After graduating, Shepherd latched on with the Green Bay Packers, contributing to the team’s regular season efforts in both 2019 and 2020. In 2021, Shepherd spent time on the practice squads of the Kansas City Chiefs, Arizona Cardinals, Minnesota Vikings, and Pittsburgh Steelers before playing in the spring for the USFL’s New Jersey Generals. In 2022, Shepherd spent time on the Denver Broncos practice squad before landing with the XFL’s St. Louis BattleHawks, with which he currently plays.
Darrius Shepherd’S NDSU Athletic Accomplishments
- 2019 NCAA Division I Championship Game Most Outstanding Player
- 2019 National Football Foundation Hampshire Honor Society
- 2018 Phil Steele FCS All-America Second Team (Punt Returner)
- 2018 STATS FCS All-America Third Team (Punt Returner)
- 2018 All-MVFC First Team (Wide Receiver)
- 2018 All-MVFC First Team (Return Specialist)
- 2018 MVFC All-Academic Second Team
- 2018 MVFC President’s Council Academic Award
- 2015 MVFC All-Newcomer Team
- 3x MVFC Commissioner’s Academic
- Excellence Award
- 3x MVFC Honor Roll
- 4x National Champion
Darrius Shepherd is pictured here as a Bison because Bison Illustrated was unable to obtain a photo from the St. Louis BattleHawks
Career NDSU Statistics
Receptions: 188
Receiving Yards: 2,841
Receiving Touchdowns: 20
Rushing Attempts: 31
Rushing Yards: 219
Yards Per Carry: 7.1
Rushing Touchdowns: 1
Punt Returns: 44
Punt Return Yards: 578
Average Per Return: 13.1
Punt Return Touchdowns: 1
NFL Career Stats
Games Played: 14
Receptions: 6
Receiving Yards: 47
Did you know?
Billy Turner’s father played five years in the NFL.
Billy Turner
DL (2010-2013)
NDSU
At North Dakota State, Billy Turner started in 56 of the 57 games he played in. He was an All-American, a member of three straight national championships teams and would go on to become the highest former NDSU player drafted (at the time) since Lamar Gordon in 2002.
In the NFL, Turner has been a steady presence. After spending the majority of his first two seasons with the Miami Dolphins, Turner spent half of 2016 and all of 2017 and 2018 with the Denver Broncos. Turner then signed with the Green Bay Packers, starting nearly every game for them from 2019-2021. Last season, Turner returned to the Broncos, starting again before his season ended on injured reserve.
Billy Turner’S NDSU Athletic Accomplishments
- 2013 FCS Athletic Directors Association Offensive Lineman of the Year
- 2013 AFCA FCS All-America First Team
- 2012 and 2013 Sports Network FCS All-America First Team
- 2012 and 2013 Associated Press FCS All-America First Team
- 2012 and 2013 Walter Camp FCS All-America Team 2012 College Sporting News FCS Fabulous Fifty
- 2012 College Sports Journal FCS All-America Team
- 2012 and 2013 All-Missouri Valley Football Conference First Team
- 2012 Allstate AFCA Good Works Team Candidate
- 3x National Champion
Career NDSU Statistics
Games Played: 57
Games Started: 56
2022 Stats
Games Played: 8
Games Started: 7
NFL Career Stats
Games Played: 91
Games Started: 75
