Jimmie Maxson III impresses as UND wide receiver during fall camp

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Last updated Aug 3, 2026

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Jimmie Maxson III, a second-year wide receiver for the University of North Dakota, showcased his skills during the third day of fall football camp at Memorial Field. Notable for his back-to-back first-down catches, he is pushing for a spot in the wide receiver rotation. Offensive coordinator Danny Freund praised Maxson's improvement from last season, highlighting his increased confidence and ball skills. Maxson, who switched from jersey number 89 to 14, emphasized his commitment to team play and readiness to contribute. He benefits from returning quarterbacks Jerry Kaminski and Javance Tupou'ata-Johnson, which has fostered connection among receivers.

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  • Maxson made several key plays at UND's fall camp on August 2.
  • He caught one pass as a true freshman last season.
  • Maxson switched his jersey number from 89 to 14 before camp.
  • He praised the chemistry with returning quarterbacks.
  • Offensive coordinator supports his push for more playing time.
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Aug. 2—GRAND FORKS — Jimmie Maxson III has a new number and a new outlook. The second-year wide receiver from just outside of Chicago made several notable plays on the third day of UND's fall football camp Friday at Memorial Field. His back-to-back first-down catches showed why he's starting to make a push to join the wide receiver rotation. "Jimmie's had a really good first three days of ...

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