Frankie McAninch brings a high-motor linebacker presence to North Dakota's defense
Frankie McAninch is a 6-foot, 215-pound linebacker in North Dakota’s 2025 recruiting class who projects as a physical, active defender with a strong tackle résumé from high school and the kind of intensity coaches like to build around. His upside comes from steady downhill play, good size for the position, and proven production rather than flashy headline stats. He looks like a fit for a team needing a disciplined, hard-nosed linebacker who can add depth, develop into a reliable run defender, and raise the physical tone of the defense.
