North Dakota State Bison · All-time career leaders
North Dakota State Football Career Passes Defended Leaders
Marcus Williams holds North Dakota State's career passes defended record with 60 passes defended (2010–2013). CJ Smith (57) and Steve Krumrei (46) round out the top three. 6 of the top 10 played since 2000; the most recent is Jalen Allison (2015–2018), No. 8 on the list.
North Dakota State BisonUpdated Oct 6, 2026
| Rank | Player | Years | Passes Defended |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Marcus Williams | 2010–2013 | 60 |
| 2 | CJ Smith | 2012–2015 | 57 |
| 3 | Steve Krumrei | 1967–1969 | 46 |
| 4 | Matt Swanson | 1997–2000 | 45 |
| 5 | Tre Dempsey | 2014–2017 | 42 |
| 6 | Tim Jacobsen | 1992–1995 | 41 |
| 7 | Christian Dudzik | 2011–2014 | 40 |
| 8 | Jalen Allison | 2015–2018 | 38 |
| 8 | Robbie Grimsley | 2015–2018 | 38 |
| 8 | Tom Van Voorhis | 1981–1985 | 38 |
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Sources & notes
- CFB Clipboard — Career leaderboards researched and compiled by CFB Clipboard.
- Career totals cover a player’s games at North Dakota State only.
Last updated Oct 6, 2026.