Ashton Sayre — DL, South Dakota State University

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RosteredAshton Sayre (DL) officially transferred from Minnesota State University Moorhead to South Dakota State University

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Last updatedOct 27, 2026, 1:42 PM

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Ashton moved into a starting role at defensive tackle for Minnesota State, Moorhead during the 2025 season, finishing the year with 31 tackles (20 solo), including 3.0 tackles for loss and 1.5 sacks ... also was a key contributor on special teams for the Dragons, collecting four blocked kicks over his three seasons ... a two-time NSIC All-Academic honoree ... at the prep level, was an all-district performer at Alexandria Area High School after being credited with 67 tackles, three sacks and eight tackles for loss as a senior

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🏴󠁵󠁳󠁭󠁮󠁿Alexandria, MN

High schoolAlexandria Area HS

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Ashton Sayre (DL) officially transferred from Minnesota State University Moorhead to South Dakota State University
EnteredPortal · 12/3/25, 9:00 PM
Ashton Sayre (DL) officially entered the transfer portal · from Minnesota State University Moorhead

Career stats

YR	SCHOOL	GP	GS	DEF SNAPS	PROD	TACK	SOLO	TFL	TACK YDS	SACK
2026	South Dakota State University	7	0	--	Low	4	2	0	0	0
2025	Minnesota State University Moorhead	11	11	--	Med.	31	20	4	6	1.5
2024	Minnesota State University Moorhead	9	9	--	Med.	14	10	3	19	1.0
2023	Minnesota State University Moorhead	6	0	--	--	4	2	0	0	0
Career		33	20	--	Low	53	34	7	25	2.5