Griffin Empey
Junior guard on North Dakota State's 2026 roster. No game stats recorded yet.
6′3″ · 302 lb · Stoughton, WI · Stoughton HS
The story
3 guard on North Dakota State's roster. No game stats recorded yet.
The record fills in as he plays.
Griffin Empey
Limited signal — not enough coverage for a story yet.
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
Griffin Empey is now projected at an All-Conference level for North Dakota State.
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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
G · 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 Associated Press FCS All-America First Team * 2025 Phil Steele FCS All-America First Team * 2025 AFCA FCS All-America Second Team * 2025 FCS Football Central All-America Second Team * 2025 Stats Perform FCS All-America Third Team * 2024 Stats Perform FCS Freshman All-America Team * 2024 FC...