Jacob Wrbanek brings NFL-sized upside and captain’s pedigree to NDSU’s linebacker room
Wrbanek is a 6-4, 228-pound redshirt freshman at North Dakota State who arrives with a strong high school résumé: two-time all-conference first-team selection, conference defensive MVP, and a finalist for Minnesota Mr. Football. He did not appear in games in the 2025 redshirt season, so the appeal is projection, not production—yet. What stands out is the frame, multi-sport toughness, and captain mentality that fit NDSU’s physical identity. If you want a long, rangy linebacker with upside and a blue-collar edge, he’s a legit fit.
