ReisKessel
TETE#81NDSU Bison
6'5" • 245lbs • So.Draft Eligibility:2030
- Overall Grade '26
- 75
- 16th/159 - TEs
- Receiving Yards '26
- 260
- 35th/159 - TEs
- Touchdowns '26
- 3
- 24th/159 - TEs
- WK 9 MATCHUP
- vs UTEPMI 10/31, 7:30 PM
Reis
Kessel
TE
#81
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NDSU Bison
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Summary Bio
Summary Bio
Last updated: 10/28/2026
Reis Kessel is a tight end for the North Dakota State Bison who earned a 75.0 overall PFF grade in the 2026 season, 16th among 159 qualified tight ends. His PFF receiving grade of 75.9 ranked 25th among 159 qualified tight ends.
He hauled in 21 receptions on 28 targets for 260 receiving yards and 3 touchdowns. Kessel averaged 12.4 yards per reception on the season.
He generated 74 yards after the catch, demonstrating his ability to create with the ball in his hands. He was charged with 1 drops on the year. His average depth of target was 9.7 yards, reflecting his role in the passing attack.
Career
Career
Teams
Year
North Dakota State Bison
2024 - Present
PFF Grades
PFF Grades
2026
Regular
Players receive a ranking if they qualify 25% of the maximum targets, run attempts or dropbacks at the position (depending on the metric).
OVERALL GRADE
75.0
AVG
16th/159 TEs
RECEIVING GRADE
75.9
AVG
25th/159 TEs
RUSHING GRADE
N/S
AVG
Not Enough Snaps
Highest Graded Games
Highest Graded Games
@INST
89.1
Week 8, 2025
@ILST
87.7
Week 6, 2025
@NMUN
86.2
Week 8, 2026
Lowest Graded Games
Lowest Graded Games
vsMNST
50.9
Week 13, 2025
vsILST
52.2
Week 15, 2025
@CASA
54
Week 3, 2026
Grades by Game
Grades by Game
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Season Stats
Season Stats
2026
Regular
Players receive a ranking if they qualify 25% of the maximum targets, run attempts or dropbacks at the position (depending on the metric).
TARGETS
28
48th/159 TEs
RECEPTIONS
21
41st/159 TEs
RECEIVING YDS
260
35th/159 TEs
RECEIVING TDS
3
24th/159 TEs
Receiving
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Rank
71
st
Pass Snaps
179
48
th
Targets
28
57
th
Routes Run
152
41
st
Receptions
21
35
th
Receiving Yards
260
24
th
Receiving Touchdowns
3
47
th
Drops
1
38
th
Yards Per Reception
12.4
127
th
Yards After Catch per Reception
3.5
17
th
Passer Rating When Targeted
139
27
th
Average Depth of Target
9.7
Rushing
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Rank
-
Run Snaps
0
-
Carries
0
-
Rushing Yards
0
-
Rushing Touchdowns
0
-
Yards per Attempt
0
-
Forced Missed Tackles
0
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