Kobe Russell is a cornerback for North Dakota State who stands 6'1" and weighs 197 pounds. The Prescott, Wisconsin native graduated from Prescott High School in 2026 as a three-year starter and four-year letterwinner under coach Jordan Hansen. Russell earned two all-conference first-team selections and all-region honors at defensive back, along with first-team all-conference recognition as a wide receiver his junior year. He was named Middle Border Conference Offensive Player of the Year at quarterback as a senior, accumulating over 4,000 yards and 40 touchdowns while adding six interceptions on defense. Russell also competed in basketball and track in high school and plans to major in communications.

North Dakota State2026 — present