#33
Walker Braaten
Returning to North Dakota State for 2026
Westhope, N.D. → Westhope HS
via gobison.com ↗Walker Braaten
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
Safety · 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 SEASON (REDSHIRT): Appeared in one non-conference game against St. Thomas during his redshirt year with the Bison...Recorded two total tackles. HIGH SCHOOL: Four-year starter for coach Layne Fluhrer and Westhope-Newburg-Glenburn...Played safety and quarterback...North Dakota’s 9-man Senior A...
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