UND football opens fall camp with key roster updates and new talent

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Last updated Aug 1, 2026

Summary

The University of North Dakota football team began fall camp on July 29 in Grand Forks, starting its second year under head coach Eric Schmidt. Two defensive backs, Jonnie Wiltshire and Avery Scott, were present but did not practice as they await legal updates on their eligibility. The defensive line features impactful true freshmen, while the offensive line sees new starter Alton Williams at right tackle. Cornerback depth improves with the addition of Akron transfer Ben Kamara. A competition is anticipated for the kicking role, involving freshman Sawyer Riffle and sophomore Kenten Laughman, who handled kicks last season.

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  • •Jonnie Wiltshire and Avery Scott remain out while pursuing eligibility.
  • •New faces increase depth on the defensive line with several true freshmen.
  • •Alton Williams takes snaps at starting right tackle for the offensive line.
  • •Ben Kamara adds size and skill to the cornerback position.
  • •Kicking competition includes freshman Sawyer Riffle and returning sophomore Kenten Laughman.
Latest Updates
  • 12:32 AMYahoo Sports — 5 observations from Day 3 of UND football camp
  • 12:31 AMYahoo Sports — 5 observations from Day 2 of UND football fall camp
  • 12:31 AMYahoo Sports — 5 observations from Day 1 of UND football fall camp
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Jul. 30—GRAND FORKS — The UND football program went through the second day of fall practices on Thursday morning, primarily at Memorial Field. Here are five takeaways from Day 2. One theme gaining traction across the first two days of fall camp is UND's wide receivers are winning 50-50 balls. Deng Deng (6-foot-4, 224 pounds) and Caleb Goodloe (6-1, 202) rose up over defenders during drills and ...

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Jul. 31—GRAND FORKS — A beautiful morning — blue skies and less humidity — greeted UND for the third day of fall football camp at Memorial Field. Here are five observations. UND cornerbacks Avery Scott and Johnnie Wiltshire again watched practice from the sidelines as they wait to be cleared to join their teammates. Meanwhile, 6-foot-4 senior cornerback transfer Ben Kamara, who is taking key ...

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Jul. 29—GRAND FORKS — The UND football program opened fall practices Wednesday morning for the start of Year 2 under head coach Eric Schmidt. Here are five takeaways from opening day. 1. Wiltshire and Scott remain out The two UND defensive backs — Jonnie Wiltshire and Avery Scott — pursuing a legal battle for an additional year of eligibility were in attendance on Day 1 but not in practice ...

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