Kelly Watson
Junior wide receiver on North Dakota State's 2026 roster. No game stats recorded yet.
5′11″ · 195 lb · Elmhurst, IL · York HS
The story
3 wide receiver on North Dakota State's roster. No game stats recorded yet.
The record fills in as he plays.
Kelly Watson
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
Kelly Watson plays wide receiver for North Dakota State.
He hasn't recorded a college stat yet. Here's what we know about him.
1 have gone on to the NFL Draft since 2026. Bryce Lance went on to the NFL out of this room (2026).
How he plays
2026 Outlook
North Dakota State
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Wide receiver · 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
* 2024 MVFC Honor Roll 2025 SEASON (SOPHOMORE): Appeared in one game against St. Thomas. 2024 SEASON (FRESHMAN): Scout team running back...Saw action in three regular-season games...Had five carries for nine yards...Named to the Missouri Valley Football Conference Honor Roll. 2023 SEASON (REDSHIR...
The receiver room · North Dakota State
- #3Jeremiah Patterson1 game · 2026
- #19John Goresno box-score line yet
- #11Jordan McCants2 games · 2026
- #15Mekhi Collins3 games · 2026
- #30Kelly Watsonno box-score line yet
14 more on the roster · North Dakota State team page