Former North Dakota State Football Players Shine in Week 4 NFL Action

Strategic Insights -

Thirteen former North Dakota State University football players are currently on NFL rosters, with 11 active and two on practice squads. Christian Watson and Hunter Luepke stood out in Week 4, scoring touchdowns and making significant contributions to their respective teams. Cody Mauch, Dillon Radunz, and Cordell Volson continued to start on the offensive line for their teams, showcasing the Bison's pipeline of talented players to the NFL.

Key Takeaways:

  • Christian Watson, a wide receiver for the Green Bay Packers, made his season debut after missing time with a hamstring issue and recorded 2 catches for 25 yards and a touchdown.
  • Hunter Luepke, a fullback for the Dallas Cowboys, scored his first NFL touchdown on a 3-yard run in the Cowboys' 38-3 victory over the Patriots.
  • Cody Mauch, Dillon Radunz, and Cordell Volson all started on the offensive line for their respective teams: Mauch at right guard for the Buccaneers, Radunz at left guard for the Titans, and Volson at left guard for the Bengals.
  • Rookie tight end Noah Gindorff signed with the Pittsburgh Steelers' practice squad and Chris Board played 24 snaps on special teams for the Patriots.
  • 13 former Bison football players are currently on NFL rosters, with 11 on active rosters and two on practice squads.

Statistics:

  • Christian Watson: 2 catches, 25 yards, 1 touchdown
  • Hunter Luepke: 2 carries, 4 yards, 1 touchdown
  • Cody Mauch: 71 offensive snaps
  • Dillon Radunz: 66 offensive snaps
  • Cordell Volson: 53 offensive snaps
  • Noah Gindorff: 1st season on the Steelers' practice squad
  • Chris Board: 24 snaps on special teams

Sources:

  • Christian Watson Team: Green Bay Packers (#9) 2nd Season, Wide Receiver
  • Hunter Luepke Team: Dallas Cowboys (#40) 1st Season, Fullback
  • Cody Mauch Team: Tampa Bay Buccaneers (#69) 1st Season, Offensive Line
  • Dillon Radunz Team: Tennessee Titans (#75) 3rd Season, Offensive Line
  • Cordell Volson Team: Cincinnati Bengals (#67) 2nd Season, Offensive Line
  • Noah Gindorff Team: Pittsburgh Steelers (#81) practice squad 1st Season, Tight End
  • Chris Board Team: New England Patriots (#45) 6th Season, Linebacker