Alijah Wayne is an ascending interior disruptor for NDSU
Wayne profiles as a productive, high-motor defensive tackle for North Dakota State, and in the 2025 season as a true freshman he played in all 13 games and logged 13 tackles, 5.5 tackles for loss, and 2.0 sacks, including a sack in his first career game.[6] His differentiators are disruptive interior play, solid play strength, and quick conversion from attack to penetration, backed by a 76 overall grade in EA Sports College Football 27 and strong marks for tackling, block shedding, and power moves.[1][6] For a team, he looks like a fit if you want a young, physical D-line piece who already creates negative plays and still has room to grow.[1][6]
