Earl Brown
Freshman offensive lineman on North Dakota State's 2026 roster. No game stats recorded yet.
6′5″ · 310 lb · Pillager, MN · Pillager HS
Recruiting
IOL recruit
No. 2533 nationally · Signed with North Dakota State
No college snaps yet.
His full recruiting profileThe story
1 offensive lineman on North Dakota State's roster. No game stats recorded yet.
- Signed as a 3-star recruit to North Dakota State in 2026.
Earl Brown
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His career
2026
- Signed with North Dakota State3-star out of Pillager Secondary
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.
Awards
A three-star recruit at offensive line for North Dakota State -- now projected as a quality starter at the position.
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The unit he anchors ranks 6th nationally in stuff rate allowed this season. See the full unit breakdown →
How he plays
2026 Outlook
North Dakota State
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Offensive line · 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
HIGH SCHOOL: 2026 graduate of Pillager High School...Four-year starter...Team captain...Played offensive and defensive line for coach Paul Clark...Made 39 tackles with four tackles for loss and one sack in his senior year...Also competes in basketball and track. PERSONAL: Plans to major in agribu...