An athlete that created a significant edge forward in his live eval during the 11AA state championship game was Minot North’s Christian Deadmond Christian Deadmond 6'2" | 205 lbs | ATH/RB Minot North | 2026 State ND . In fact, I felt Christian was easily the Sentinels best athlete on both sides of the ball as Christian’s next level position projection looks like an ideal fit at EDGE linebacker due to his instinctive vision he offers stopping the run and getting to the quarterback with his sound pursuit angles for the 6’3 220 pounder. He certainly is one of my favorite 2026 prospects that is still available out of Minot North.

Leading the Sentinels offense in touchdowns and was also a two-way athlete we featured in our linebacker group was Christian Deadmond Christian Deadmond 6'2" | 205 lbs | ATH/RB Minot North | 2026 State ND of Minot North. Christian in the live eval was more than efficent in small spaces with his vision especially when he got Minot North got in the red zone, Christian was certainly a key component to thier offense. He is surely a North Dakota athlete that needs more D2 traction in my eyes as he by far was one of the best ones I saw in the games from Friday in the FargoDome.

If I had an MVP to give out for Minot North last Friday, my vote surely goes for Christian Deadmond Christian Deadmond 6'2" | 205 lbs | ATH/RB Minot North | 2026 State ND . He was notably a problem offensively, but defensively left a solid impact too in my eyes. He is one that is constantly fluid with his footwork in and outside of the box and showed off the balance he can provide at the next-level on running and passing downs. I also feel he is one of the better linebackers in this state when it comes to pass coverage and boosts the ideal linebacker frame. He’s gotten recent attention at the D2 level and I expect that to track even further this winter for Christian.

Another Minot North product that should catch some college coaches attention soon in my eyes is Christian Deadmond Christian Deadmond 6'2" | 205 lbs | ATH/RB Minot North | 2026 State ND who every time I seem to look seems to look appear with more strength added to his frame. What intrigues me about Christian is with his vision and fluidity especially when he gets into the open field as you can tell quickly he’s a running back that would rather run thru contact than avoid it even in open space. He showed time and time again in his junior season that the arm tackle won’t work to bring him to the turf as I expect that durability to have continued to develop into his upcoming senior season as another one from Minot North looking for his first offer.

Another Minot North 2026 linebacker has grown and developed a ton in my eyes since our last 2026 rankings update, is Christian Deadmond Christian Deadmond 6'2" | 205 lbs | ATH/RB Minot North | 2026 State ND . The now 6’2 205 pounder has gotten more instinctive with his movement at middle linebacker and sees the field with a wider range in his junior season as he has found what looks like his natural position at the next level. Christian also intrigues me with his versatility at the linebacker position as one that looks like he play in any LB spot and show off the capable vision that is at his disposal. One that I surely feel will gain some traction on the camp trail this summer.