Braden Minta is a growing North Dakota edge piece with early-season flashes
In the 2026 season, Braden Minta has opened with 1 tackle in North Dakota’s season opener, and his profile leans on size, length, and upside more than volume production so far. He entered the program as a 6-foot-4, 245-pound edge defender from Eden Prairie, where he earned first-team all-district honors and showed two-way athleticism, including time at tight end. The early read: a developmental front-seven player with intriguing frame, effort, and versatility—worth watching if your team values traits, toughness, and long-term ceiling over instant stat-sheet fireworks.
