NFL players from North Dakota
10 NFL players came out of North Dakota. Here they all are, ranked the way The Chains ranks them, most recognizable first.
10
Players
5
Easy to name
Epic
Best link
More North Dakota players suited up for the Denver Broncos than any other franchise (4).
How this plays in The Chains
A shared college is a link, just like a shared team, and every link is scored by how unlikely it was that a fan would name it. Connect two players through Greg Lotysz and the North Dakota link is rated Epic (+160 bonus points). Some daily puzzles even require a North Dakota alum in your chain.
Play today's puzzleEasy to name
Common and Uncommon. The easiest answers from this school.
- Common
Kenny Golladay
WR · 2017–2022 · DET, NYG
- Common
Jimmy Kleinsasser
RB · 1999–2011 · MIN
- Uncommon
Chris Kuper
G · 2006–2013 · DEN
- Uncommon
Matt Waletzko
OL · 2022–2025 · DAL, KC
- Uncommon
Chad Mustard
TE · 2003–2008 · CLE, DEN
In the middle
Real answers, but not the first ones people think of.
- Rare
Jason Childs
OL · 1993–1996 · CAR, DEN, SEA, SF
- Rare
Monte Smith
OL · 1991 · DEN
The rarest links
The players almost nobody names first, and the biggest bonus in a puzzle.
- Rare
Easton Kilty
OL · 2025–2026 · NO
- Rare
Matt Knutson
T · 2002–2003 · ATL, NE
- Epic
Greg Lotysz
OL · 2000 · NYJ
Players who attended more than one school appear on each school's page. Team lists count franchises, so earlier cities and names are included (Raiders in Oakland, Rams in St. Louis). Rarity tiers come from the same scoring The Chains uses in its daily puzzles.