BISMARCK, ND – Bismarck State College head football coach Chris Stutzriem and his staff announced today that they have added 22 recruits to the 2026 signing class, the first Mystics Football recruits in over 40 years.
"I am very excited to welcome these young men and their families to Bismarck State College," said Stutzriem. "The coaches have been working very hard to put together a class of tough and talented young men who will represent Bismarck-Mandan, BSC, and Mystics Football the correct way. We are very excited to have them join us in August and get things going the right way. Our staff will continue to recruit and bring in another 10-12 young men who are excited to be a part of the amazing things here at BSC."
As it stands today, the 2026 recruiting class consists of eight commits from North Dakota, four from Idaho, three from South Dakota, two from Montana, two from Arizona, two from Wyoming and one from Wisconsin.
The team will prepare to play their first games in the fall of 2027, allowing incoming freshman to utilize their redshirt season in 2026.
2026 Bismarck State College Football Commitments
Jacob Rasset (OLB, 5-10, 185, Fr., Mandan, N.D. / Mandan High School)
"Jacob is a smart & athletic LB who can play inside or outside LB for us." - Coach Stutzriem
VIEW JACOB'S HIGHLIGHTS
Nunpa Kirkie (RB, 6-0, 200, Fr., Mandan, N.D. / Mandan High School)
"Nunpa is a physical runner with the burst and agility to make big plays happen." - Coach Stutzriem
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Jason Weinberger (ATH, 6-3, 190, Fr., Flasher, N.D. / Flasher Public School)
"Jason is an athletic player who can line up at multiple spots for us." - Coach Stutzriem
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Jake Hayes (WR, 5-11, 170, Fr., Linton, N.D. / Linton High School)
"Jake is a versatile WR who can make plays happen in the open field." - Coach Stutzriem
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Evan Berg (ATH, 5-10, 190, Fr., Minot, N.D. / Minot North High School)
"Evan is a tough, hard-nosed player who can play LB or RB for us in the future." - Coach Stutzriem
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Larry Umber (TE, 6-4, 230, Fr., Linton, N.D. / Linton High School)
"Larry is a big, strong, athletic kid who has the ability to play in line or split out at TE." - Coach Stutzriem
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Julian West (DE, 6-4, 230, Fr., Bismarck, N.D. / Bismarck High School)
"Julian is a relentless DE who gets after the QB." - Coach Stutzriem
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Carter Kost (ATH, 6-4, 220, Fr., Bismarck, N.D. / Century High School)
"Carter is an athletic young man with a great frame who can play multiple positions for us in the future" - Coach Stutzriem
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Caden Reese (SAF, 6-3, 190, Fr., Post Falls, Idaho / Post Falls High School)
"Caden is a center field Free Safety with great instincts to get the football" - Coach Stutzriem
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Conner Keaggy (OL, 6-5, 315, Fr., Coeur d'Alene, Idaho / Coeur d'Alene High School)
"Conner is a big physical OL who can play either guard or tackle for us in the future." - Coach Stutzriem
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Ryker Serrano (OL, 6-1, 290, Fr., Rigby, Idaho / Rigby High School)
"Ryker is a State Champion OL who has great technique and is violent on the point of attack" - Coach Stutzriem
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Vince McConnell (OL, 6-1, 285, Fr., Rigby, Idaho / Rigby High School)
"Vince is a State Champion who is versatile on the OL." - Coach Stutzriem
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Ethan Falk (ILB, 6-2, 210, Fr., Mobridge, S.D. / Mobridge-Pollock High School)
"Ethan is a tough-nosed football player who gets to the football." - Coach Stutzriem
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Wyatt Ziegler (DE, 6-0, 245, Fr., Mobridge, S.D. / Mobridge-Pollock High School)
"Wyatt is a young man who could grow into a couple of spots for us on the DL in the future." - Coach Stutzriem
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Pierson Morganfield (OL, 6-5, 275, Fr., Rapid City, S.D. / St. Thomas More High School)
"Pierson is an athletic and smart OL who will play tackle for us in the future." - Coach Stutzriem
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Colt Barnard (WR, 6-3, 185, Fr., Townsend, Mont. / Broadwater High School)
"Colt is a long, deep threat WR who runs good routes." - Coach Stutzriem
VIEW COLT'S HIGHLIGHTS
Rowan Wilson (QB, 6-2, 175, Fr., Bainville, Mont. / Bainville Public School)
"Rowan is an athletic QB who can make all the throws." - Coach Stutzriem
VIEW ROWAN'S HIGHLIGHTS
Robbie Hehe (ILB, 6-1, 220, Fr., Queen Creek, Ariz. / Crimson High School)
"Robbie is a physical LB who has the athletic ability to play inside or outside of the box on defense" - Coach Stutzriem
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Jacob Mindell (LS, 6-0, 190, Fr., Goodyear, Ariz. / Millennium High School)
"Jacob is a consistent Long snapper with good times and good accuracy." - Coach Stutzriem
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Dravyn Vandom (CB, 6-2, 185, Fr., Gillette, Wyo. / Campbell County High School)
"Dravyn is a physical, long corner who plays the football very well in the air." - Coach Stutzriem
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Declan Henderson (ILB, 6-0, 215, Fr., Rock Springs, Wyo. / Rock Springs High School)
"Declan gives us the ability to play multiple fronts and move him around a lot on defense." - Coach Stutzriem
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Braeden Hansen (DE, 6-4, 240, Fr., Hartland, Wis. / Arrowhead Union High School)
"Braeden plays extremely hard, has a great get off and uses his hands very well." - Coach Stutzriem
VIEW BRAEDEN'S HIGHLIGHTS
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