Blake Schiltz makes an instant-impact debut for NDSU
Schiltz already looks like a disruptive fit for North Dakota State’s front: in the 2026 opener against Jacksonville State, he posted a sack, a fumble recovery for a touchdown, and helped force a long missed field goal, earning Mountain West Freshman of the Week honors. The redshirt freshman from Pine Island, Minn. is a 6-foot-2, 250-pound edge defender with a reputation for production, leadership, and toughness—he was a three-year captain in high school and a multiple-time all-conference standout. If you want an energetic, playmaking DE with upside, he’s a name to know.
