Inside how North Dakota State has become an unlikely pipeline for NFL quarterbacks: ‘Have a leg up’
By Ryan Dunleavy
Published on March 28, 2026.
North Dakota State has become a significant player in the NFL, with five players drafted since the start of the year, including Carson Wentz, Easton Stick, Trey Lance, Cam Miller, and Cole Payton. The school also operates a 1,172-mile underground Dakota Access Pipeline that can transport 750,000 barrels of crude oil daily. The pipeline is used to facilitate the selection of potential NFL players.
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