Trace Thaden

Started all 14 games at left tackle for the Fighting Hawks ... Helped the offense churn out 194.9 rushing yards per game and 4.8 yards per carry ... Also part of a unit that yielded the second fewest sacks among MVFC squads. Saw action in 10 games on the offensive line and also appeared on special teams ... Helped North Dakota pile up a season-high 601 yards of offense in the 72-35 win over Murray State. Appeared in all 12 games on the offensive line or at tight end while also appearing on special teams. Redshirt season ... Did not see any game action. Played tight end for Millard West High School … Also earned two letters for basketball and another for track & field … Ranked as one of the top tight ends in the state of Nebraska by Rivals … Used primarily as a blocking tight end. Younger brother, Tyler, is also an offensive lineman for the Fighting Hawks.