#31
Q Barnslater
Returning to North Dakota State for 2026
Apple Valley, Minn. → Apple Valley HS
via gobison.com ↗Q Barnslater
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
Cornerback · 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
HIGH SCHOOL: 2026 graduate of Apple Valley High School...Four-year starter...Team captain...Played defensive back, wide receiver and cornerback for coach Peter Usset...District defensive player of the year...Two-time district receiver of the year...Named to the Minnesota all-star game...Went over...
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