Kene Anene
Kene Anene is a three-star recruit from Cottage Grove, MN, out of East Ridge (No. 1,792 in the 2024 class) who has not played in North Dakota State's 9 games this season.
Where Anene comes from
- Cottage Grove, MN
- East Ridge
- East Ridge is about 200 miles from Fargodome
- Three-star, No. 1,792 in the 2024 class; signed with Kansas.
Where Anene fits
North Dakota State lists 18 offensive linemen this season.
North Dakota State offensive linemen with a game this season
The team’s line is 84th in the country in passing-downs success rate this season (a team number).
North Dakota State is 7-2. Next: at Hawai'i, Sat Nov 14.
Similar players
Same class and position
From East Ridge
Transferred to North Dakota State from Kansas.
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 84th nationally in passing-downs success rate this season. See the full unit breakdown →
Three seasons, two schools
- 2026 North Dakota State PolasekYear 3 · Games –
- Jan 2026 Entered the transfer portalKansas to North Dakota State
- 2025 Kansas LeipoldYear 2 · Games –
- 2024 Kansas LeipoldYear 1 · Games –
- High school East RidgeSaint Paul, MN · Class of 2024Three-star, No. 1,792 in the 2024 class. Signed with Kansas.Also from East Ridge: Kyle Frendt (Wyoming), Jaylin Reese (Air Force) and Logan Larson (North Dakota State).
Moves
- Transferred from Kansas to North Dakota State, Jan 5, 2026.
2024
- Signed with KansasThree-star, out of East Ridge
2026
- Transferred to North Dakota Statefrom Kansas
Coaching lineage · 2024–2026
2 coachesPlayed for 2 head coaches at 2 schools: Lance Leipold and Tim Polasek.
Next stop · Transfer
Transferred to North Dakota State