Q Barnslater
6′0″ · 170 lb · Burnsville, MN · Apple Valley
On the North Dakota State roster; he has not appeared in a game on our list yet.
Where he comes from
- Burnsville, MN
- Apple Valley
- About 200 miles from Fargodome
- Three-star recruit, No. 3044 nationally in the 2026 class, rating 0.8250.
Where he fits
North Dakota State lists 23 defensive backs this season.
North Dakota State defensive backs with a game this season
North Dakota State’s week
- RecordNorth Dakota State is 6-1.
Players like him
Same class and position
News and fans
No outlet on our list has written about him by name this season.
Where to follow him
Splits
Home and road splits, scheme and staff
Supporting cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Tim Polasek
Pass share
37.6%
169 pass / 280 run
Plays / game
64.1
7 games
Team sack rate
5.2%
194 dropbacks · PBP
Scheme: Run-heavy.
Awards
A three-star recruit at defensive back for North Dakota State -- now graded to hold down a real role in the defensive backfield.
He hasn't recorded a college stat yet. Here's what we know about him.
Quality starterThree-star HS recruit
Joined North Dakota State in 2026
- 2026 North Dakota State PolasekYear 1 · on the roster, no stat line
- Before collegeSigned with North Dakota State in 2026 as a 3-star recruit, No. 3,044 in the country.
His moves
- Signed with North Dakota State in the 2026 class, a 3-star recruit.
His career
2026
- Signed with North Dakota State3-star out of Apple Valley