North Dakota State Bison · All-time career leaders
North Dakota State Football Career Tackles Leaders
Jim Dick holds North Dakota State's career tackles record with 412 tackles (1982–1986). Rick Budde (403) and Sean Fredricks (380) round out the top three. 5 of the top 10 played since 2000; the most recent is Michael Tutsie (2018–2022), No. 5 on the list.
North Dakota State BisonUpdated Oct 6, 2026
| Rank | Player | Years | Tackles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jim Dick | 1982–1986 | 412 |
| 2 | Rick Budde | 1973–1976 | 403 |
| 3 | Sean Fredricks | 1994–1997 | 380 |
| 4 | Carlton Littlejohn | 2011–2014 | 345 |
| 5 | Michael Tutsie | 2018–2022 | 338 |
| 5 | Steve Nelson | 1971–1973 | 338 |
| 7 | Todd Lecy | 1978–1981 | 337 |
| 8 | Colten Heagle | 2010–2014 | 336 |
| 9 | Nick DeLuca | 2013–2017 | 329 |
| 10 | Grant Olson | 2010–2013 | 326 |
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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.