#2
Nathan Hayes
Returning to North Dakota State for 2026
West Chicago, Ill. → St. Charles East HS
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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
Quarterback · 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
* 2024 MVFC Commissioner's Academic Excellence Award * 2022, 2023, 2024 MVFC Honor Roll 2025 SEASON (JUNIOR): Appeared in 10 games as the backup quarterback...Totaled 381 passing yards and four touchdowns, completing 25 of his 44 attempts...Completed a career-long 68-yard touchdown pass to Mekhi...
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