Zander Smith is a three-star recruit from Lakeland, FL (No. 3,125 in the 2025 class) who has not played in North Dakota State's 9 games this season.
Where Smith comes from
- Lakeland, FL
- Lakeland
- About 1,550 miles from Fargodome
- Three-star, No. 3,125 in the 2025 class.
Where Smith fits
North Dakota State lists 5 quarterbacks this season.
North Dakota State quarterbacks with a game this season
North Dakota State is 7-2. Next: at Hawai'i, Sat Nov 14.
Similar players
Same class and position
Also from Lakeland, FL
Splits
Home and road splits, scheme and staff
Supporting cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Tim Polasek
Pass share
40.7%
236 pass / 344 run
Plays / game
64.4
9 games
Scheme: Run-leaning.
Awards
A three-star recruit at quarterback for North Dakota State -- now still projected as a developmental piece at quarterback.
No college stat recorded yet. Here's what we know.
DevelopingThree-star HS recruit
3 have gone on to the NFL Draft since 2019. Easton Stick went on to the NFL out of this room (2019).
Joined North Dakota State in 2026
- 2026 North Dakota State PolasekYear 1 · Games –
- High school LakelandLakeland, FL · Class of 2025Three-star, No. 3,125 in the 2025 class. Signed with North Dakota State.Also from Lakeland: Cormani McClain (Florida), Gabriel Brownlow-Dindy (South Carolina), Gernorris Wilson (Oregon) and 15 more.
2025
- Signed with North Dakota StateThree-star, out of Lakeland
