Carter Appl
Rfr. linebacker on North Dakota State's 2026 roster. No game stats recorded yet.
6′2″ · 215 lb · Menasha, WI · Xavier HS
The story
1 linebacker on North Dakota State's roster. No game stats recorded yet.
- Signed with North Dakota State in 2025.
Recruiting
LB recruit
Signed with North Dakota State
No college snaps yet.
Carter Appl
Limited signal — not enough coverage for a story yet.
His career
2025
- Signed with North Dakota Stateout of Xavier
Career arc
Splits & context
Supporting cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Tim Polasek
Pass share
37.7%
72 pass / 119 run
Plays / game
63.7
3 games
Team sack rate
6.0%
84 dropbacks · PBP
Scheme: Run-heavy.
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 · Talent rank #131 · 2026 recruiting class #117
Background
2025 SEASON (REDSHIRT): Sat out the season as a redshirt for the Bison...Did not participate in any contests. HIGH SCHOOL: Three-year starter for coach Dave Hinkens at Xavier High School...Played linebacker and defensive end...Three-time all-conference...Two-time all-region...Bay Conference defen...
The linebacker corps · North Dakota State
- #42Alex Elliott3 games · 2026
- #1Donovan Woolen3 games · 2026
- #52Keith Williams3 games · 2026
- #21Noah Taylor3 games · 2026
- #44Carter Applno box-score line yet
10 more on the roster · North Dakota State team page