Zander Smith
Rfr. quarterback on North Dakota State's 2026 roster. No game stats recorded yet.
6′3″ · 225 lb · Lakeland, FL · Lakeland HS
Recruiting
QB recruit
No. 3125 nationally · Signed with North Dakota State
No college snaps yet.
His full recruiting profileThe story
1 quarterback on North Dakota State's roster. No game stats recorded yet.
- Signed as a 3-star recruit to North Dakota State in 2025.
Zander Smith
Limited signal — not enough coverage for a story yet.
His career
2025
- Signed with North Dakota State3-star out of Lakeland
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
Scheme: Run-heavy.
Awards
A three-star recruit at quarterback for North Dakota State -- now still projected as a developmental piece at quarterback.
He hasn't recorded a college stat yet. Here's what we know about him.
3 have gone on to the NFL Draft since 2019. Easton Stick went on to the NFL out of this room (2019).
How he plays
2026 Outlook
North Dakota State
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Quarterback · 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 SEASON (REDSHIRT): Used a redshirt year with the Bison...Did not appear in any games. HIGH SCHOOL: Four-year starter for coach Marvin Frazier at Lakeland High School...Led his team to a 12-3 record and state championship in 2023...Named Polk County Offensive Player of the Year as a junior......