Grant Wilkinson brings rare size and multi-sport toughness to South Dakota State’s offensive line
In the 2026 season, freshman OL Grant Wilkinson arrives at South Dakota State as a massive 6-foot-9, 310-pound in-state prospect with a real “small-town mauler” vibe: he was a three-time all-Dakota Valley Conference football player, a two-time all-state pick, and a standout in basketball, track, and field. The big differentiator is his athletic background and competitive edge—he’s not just a body, he’s a former all-state basketball player and state qualifier in the throws, which usually shows up in balance, leverage, and nastiness in the trench. That kind of versatility makes him a very intriguing developmental fit for a program that loves tough, physical linemen.
