FARGO, N.D. — “Every little guy’s dream growing up is to try to be a pro football player and I’m just one step closer to achieving my dream so I mean being out here to compete with all the guys that were out here today for one last time possibly, I mean it was something special,” said NDSU football alumni…
CHICAGO (AP) – Thanks to an old friend, the Chicago Bears are on the clock for the NFL draft. Chicago will pick No. 1 for the first time since 1947 after it lost 29-13 to the Minnesota Vikings in its season finale. It was the 10th straight loss for the Bears, extending a franchise record. Even with all that misery,…
LAS VEGAS: The bison sent another player to the NFL today. The AFC Champion, Cincinnati Bengals needed to add more protection for joe burrow; Forever bison Cordell Volson will be his new bodyguard. The Bengals selected Volson with the 31st pick of the 4th round, the 136th overall pick. At 6 foot 6 and 315 pound, the Bengals got…
LAS VEGAS, Nevada — The Green Bay Packers used the 34th pick in the Draft from the Minnesota Vikings to select North Dakota State Receiver Christian Watson. Watson joins four-time NFL MVP Aaron Rodgers and the NFC North Champions. The FCS All-American becomes the first NDSU receiver to be drafted since 1985. Categories: College, KVRR Sports Extra, Top Sports…
GRAND FORKS, N.D — Standing 6-foot-8, weighing in at 312 pounds, and starting since his sophomore season, Matt Waletzko has body and body of work to draw interest from NFL scouts. He was one of the first selections to the senior bowl. With draft projections showing Waletzko to be taken as early as the 3rd round, yesterday was an opportunity…
FARGO, N.D — 29 NFL teams were on hand this morning to witness North Dakota state’s pro day. Defensive end Brayden Thomas, offensive lineman Cordell Volson, tight end Josh Babicz and receiver Christian Watson all looked to improve their Draft stock. Most eyes were on Watson, who is one of the fastest risers projected by pro football focus going from…
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. — Its safe to say former North Dakota State receiver Christian Watson showed out at the NFL Combine in Indianapolis. Watson ran a top 10 time in the 40-yard dash clocking a time of 4.28. In the broad jump, the FCS All-American leaped 4 feet 11 inches, which was the top distance among all at the position. Pro…
FARGO, N.D — After five years with North Dakota State football tight end Josh Babicz is on to chase his dreams of playing in the national football league. Certainly leaving his mark both blocking and catching passes 633 receiving yards and 11 touchdowns. The two-time FCS All-American will play in the 10th annual NFLPA Collegiate Bowl at the granddaddy of…
DALLAS, TX (KVRR) – With Trey Lance and Dillon Radunz already off the board by the start of the weekend, some began to speculate when Jabril Cox would be taken in the draft. That guessing game ended before the afternoon began. The cowboys selected the FCS All-American 115th overall in the 4th round. He’ll join a defense that was in…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Former NDSU right tackle Dillon Radunz goes 55th overall to the Tennessee Titans. Radunz gets to protect the blindside of quarterback Ryan Tannehill and block for the NFL’s leading rusher last season Derrick Henry. The Titans finished 11-5 and lost to the Ravens in the wild card round however were in the AFC championship game just two…
