#59
James Nellis
Returning to North Dakota State for 2026
Grafton, Wis. → Grafton HS
via gobison.com ↗James Nellis
Limited signal — not enough coverage for a story yet.
Career Arc
HS
Recruit
★★★
CFB
College
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NFL
NFL Draft
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Splits & context
Supporting Cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Tim Polasek
How he plays
2026 Outlook
North Dakota State
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
G · North Dakota State
Returning around him
- 2 North Dakota State players drafted to NFL
- Transfer portal: -4 net (3 in / 7 out)
2026 Award watch
No preseason watch lists yet (most drop June 15 – July 15)
North Dakota State · Last season: 12-1 · 2026 recruiting class #117
Background
2025 SEASON (REDSHIRT): Member of the Bison football program...Did not play in any games. HIGH SCHOOL: Three-year starter and four-year letterman for coach James Norris at Grafton High School...Two-time team captain...All-state offensive lineman and two-time all-region...Three-time all-conference...
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