“Is FCS Football’s Future at Stake? Uncovering the Secrets to Reviving NFL Draft Dreams!”
âIf you have a strong culture and solid reputation with the NFL, you have a chance,â said NDSU coach Tim Polasek. The Bison program has had 12 NFL Draft picks since 2014, including two in the first round and more than many FBS programs. âThere must be proof in your past playersâ performance. For example, the NDSU offensive line. You must have a strong tradition of development and winning so guys see benefit in building upon what has been done in the past.â
The FCS level has long been strong in the draft at a handful of positions, but cornerback selections during the 2020s are down 60% and edge rusher and tight end by 41% and 40%, respectively. Losses abound, of course, with three of the 2025 draftâs expected top-10 picks having begun their college careers in the FCS as either a Jerry Rice Award winner or finalist: quarterbacks Cam Ward (originally UIW, then transfers to Washington State and Miami-FL) and Shedeur Sanders (Jackson State to Colorado), and cornerback/wide receiver Travis Hunter (Jackson State to Colorado).
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