Former North Dakota State Football Players Excel in NFL Week 5

Strategic Insights -

Cordell Volson and Christian Watson continued to impress in Week 5, with Volson starting at left guard and playing all 82 offensive snaps for the Cincinnati Bengals in their 34-20 victory over the Arizona Cardinals. Watson made three receptions for 91 yards for the Green Bay Packers on Monday Night Football. Meanwhile, 13 former Bison football players are currently on NFL rosters, with 11 on active rosters and two on practice squads.

Key Takeaways:

  • Cordell Volson has started every game since entering the league in 2022 and played all 82 offensive snaps in Week 5.
  • Christian Watson made three catches for 91 yards in the Packers' 17-13 loss to the Las Vegas Raiders, including a 77-yard gain.
  • Hunter Luepke recorded one tackle on special teams in the Cowboys' 42-10 loss to the San Francisco 49ers.
  • Billy Turner played 7 total snaps, 6 on offense and 1 on special teams, in the Jets' 31-21 win at Denver.
  • Dillon Radunz played 4 snaps on special teams in the Titans' 23-16 loss at Indianapolis.
  • Nash Jensen played 4 snaps on special teams in the Panthers' 42-24 loss to the Detroit Lions.
  • Cody Mauch has started all 4 games and played every offensive snap for the Buccaneers this season.
  • Easton Stick and Josh Hayes are on bye week, while Noah Gindorff and Jabril Cox are inactive.

Statistics:

  • 13 former North Dakota State football players are currently on NFL rosters.
  • 11 of these players are on active rosters, while 2 are on practice squads.
  • Cordell Volson has played all 82 offensive snaps in Week 5, starting at left guard for Cincinnati Bengals.
  • Christian Watson made three receptions for 91 yards, averaging 30.3 yards per reception.
  • Hunter Luepke played 25 total snaps, 19 on special teams and 6 on offense, in the Cowboys' 42-10 loss.

Sources:

  • North Dakota State University, ProBison Update, Week 5 (no date provided)
  • NFL.com (various team websites and game recaps)