Big, versatile NDSU tackle with a freshman-year playoff start
Babatz is a 6-5, 315-pound offensive tackle who played in nine games as a true freshman in 2025 and even earned a playoff start at left tackle, a strong sign the Bison trust his readiness under pressure[1]. His best differentiators are size, power, and multi-sport toughness — Buffalo High listed him as a three-year starter, team captain, and state-level wrestler/shot-put standout, which usually translates to balance, leverage, and a nasty edge in the trenches[1][15]. If you want a developmental tackle with real upside and early-game poise, he looks like a very NDSU kind of fit[1][8].
