#25
Ray James Jr.
Returning to North Dakota State for 2026
Minneapolis, Minn. → DeLaSalle HS
via gobison.com ↗Ray James Jr.
Limited signal — not enough coverage for a story yet.
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
Linebacker · 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 Honor Roll 2025 SEASON (FRESHMAN): Played in four games against The Citadel, Tennessee State, Southeast Missouri State and Indiana State...Recorded eight tackles on the season, including a career-high four stops at The Citadel...Also registered a quarterback hurry in the same game. 20...
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