NDSU Lands Earliest Division I-Era Football Commitment From Elijah Newcomb

Fargo Valley City, ND, October 14, 2026 —

North Dakota State football has secured a commitment from defensive lineman Elijah Newcomb, who is from Las Vegas, for the Class of 2028. The commitment is the earliest in the program’s Division I era, according to the information provided.

The announcement places Newcomb among NDSU’s future recruiting class several years ahead of his expected college entry. No specific commitment date was provided, and the information does not identify Newcomb’s current school or provide details about his playing record.

The commitment is notable for its timing rather than for any disclosed statistics or evaluation. The information provided does not include Newcomb’s height, weight, position-group role beyond defensive lineman, or reasons for choosing NDSU. It also does not specify whether he has made a public announcement or whether the commitment is accompanied by any formal signing.

NDSU’s Division I-era designation is the basis for the program record described in the summary. No additional details were provided about the previous earliest commitment or the recruiting timeline against which Newcomb’s pledge was compared.

Further information about Newcomb’s recruitment, including other schools involved, was not provided. The available details establish that the Las Vegas defensive lineman has committed to NDSU for the Class of 2028 and that the pledge sets an early mark for the program’s Division I era.

Story summarized from the original created by Dom Izzo on www.inforum.com, see more information here.

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