Q Barnslater
Freshman cornerback on North Dakota State's 2026 roster. No game stats recorded yet.
6′0″ · 170 lb · Burnsville, MN · Apple Valley HS
Recruiting
CB recruit
No. 3044 nationally · Signed with North Dakota State
No college snaps yet.
His full recruiting profileThe story
1 cornerback on North Dakota State's roster. No game stats recorded yet.
- Signed as a 3-star recruit to North Dakota State in 2026.
Q Barnslater
Limited signal — not enough coverage for a story yet.
His career
2026
- Signed with North Dakota State3-star out of Apple Valley
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.
Awards
A three-star recruit at defensive back for North Dakota State -- now graded to hold down a real role in the defensive backfield.
He hasn't recorded a college stat yet. Here's what we know about him.
How he plays
2026 Outlook
North Dakota State
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Cornerback · 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 Apple Valley High School...Four-year starter...Team captain...Played defensive back, wide receiver and cornerback for coach Peter Usset...District defensive player of the year...Two-time district receiver of the year...Named to the Minnesota all-star game...Went over...
The secondary · North Dakota State
- #7Chance Tucker1 game · 2026
- #12DJ Voltz2 games · 2026
- #29Darius Givance3 games · 2026
- #22Hudson Artz1 game · 2026
- #31Q Barnslaterno box-score line yet
18 more on the roster · North Dakota State team page