Nathaniel Staehling is a rangy, turnover-making linebacker with breakout tape
In the 2025 season at North Dakota State, Nathaniel Staehling turned into a do-it-all middle linebacker: 75 tackles, 6.0 tackles for loss, 1.5 sacks, and three interceptions, including two pick-sixes and a 73-yard return in the playoffs[1][8]. The big differentiator is playmaking range—he diagnoses quickly, covers ground well for a 6-2, 238-pound LB, and can flip a game with a takeaway, which is why he earned MVFC honorable mention and drew Power 4 transfer interest[1][10][12]. He’s also battle-tested after a shoulder injury limited him in 2024, so the medical file and consistency history matter alongside the obvious upside[8][3].
