#81
Reis Kessel
Returning to North Dakota State for 2026
Fargo, N.D. → Fargo South HS
via gobison.com ↗Reis Kessel
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
Tight end · 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 FCS Football Central Freshman All-America Team * 2025 Phil Steele FCS Freshman All-America Second Team * 2025 MVFC All-Newcomer Team * 2024 MVFC Honor Roll 2025 SEASON (FRESHMAN): Played in all 13 games and started five at tight end...Missouri Valley Football Conference All-Newcomer Team.....
Stats from CFBD · ESPN · fan discourse. Every figure computed from source tables — not invented. Methodology