05/09/2023
NOTABLE NORTH DAKOTA HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL PLAYERS & THEIR NFL STARTING DEBUTS
Cody Mauch (2017 Hankinson HS graduate)
* Set to make first NFL start at right guard with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday, September 10, 2023 vs. Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium.
* - Announced as a starter for 2023 NFL Season Opener.
Cordell Volson (2016 Drake HS graduate)
First NFL Start (w/ Cincinnati Bengals): September 11, 2022 vs. Pittsburgh Steelers
Dan Arnold (2013 Fargo Shanley HS graduate)
First NFL Start (w/ New Orleans Saints): November 11, 2018 vs. Cincinnati Bengals
Carson Wentz (2011 Bismarck Century HS graduate)
First NFL Start (w/ Philadelphia Eagles): September 11, 2016 vs. Cleveland Browns
Connor McGovern (2011 Fargo Shanley HS graduate)
First NFL Start (w/ Denver Broncos): December 3, 2017 vs. Miami Dolphins
Brent Qvale (2009 Williston HS graduate)
First NFL Start (w/ New York Jets): November 8, 2015 vs. Jacksonville Jaguars
Brooks Bollinger (1998 Grand Forks Central HS graduate)
First NFL Start (w/ New York Jets): October 2, 2005 vs. Baltimore Ravens
Jim Kleinsasser (1995 Carrington HS graduate)
First NFL Start (w/ Minnesota Vikings): September 19, 1999 vs. Oakland Raiders
Phil Hansen (1986 Oakes HS graduate)
First NFL Start (w/ Buffalo Bills): September 8, 1991 vs. Pittsburgh Steelers
Doug Beaudoin (1972 Jamestown HS graduate)
First NFL Start (w/ New England Patriots): September 10, 1978 vs. St. Louis Cardinals
Randy Hedberg (1973 Parshall HS graduate)
First NFL Start w/ Tampa Bay Buccaneers): September 18, 1977 vs. Philadelphia Eagles
Dave Osborn (1961 Cando HS graduate)
First NFL Start (w/ Minnesota Vikings): During 1966 NFL season.
Steve Myhra (1952 Wahpeton HS graduate)
First NFL Start (w/Baltimore Colts): During 1957 NFL season.
Pete Retzlaff (1949 Ellendale HS graduate)
First NFL Start (w/ Philadelphia Eagles): During 1956 NFL Season.
Bob Greenhalgh (Fargo Central HS graduate)
First NFL Start (w/ New York Giants): During 1949 NFL Season.
Jerry Mulready (Fargo Central HS graduate)
First NFL Start (w/ Chicago Rockets): During 1947 NFL Season.
Bob Wiese (Jamestown HS graduate)
First NFL Start (w/ Detroit Lions): During 1947 NFL Season.
Ernie Wheeler (Fargo Central HS graduate)
First NFL Start (w/ Pittsburgh Pirates): During 1939 NFL Season.
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