Coming off a breakout season ... Added another bonafide threat at wide receiver ... Worked hard to improve strength, speed and quickness ... Has good speed and good hands ... Played in 30 games in career ... 2007 SEASON (JUNIOR): Made seven starts in 11 games played ... Second on the team with 35 receptions for 499 yards ... Caught a career-high eight passes for 122 yards in win at Central Michigan (9-22-07) ... Made a reception in 10 of 11 games ... Had season-long efforts of 37 yards against UC Davis (10-6-07) and 38 yards against Stephen F. Austin (9-8-07) ... 2006 SEASON (SOPHOMORE): Played in all 11 games ... Caught first collegiate pass in 28-24 comeback victory over UC Davis (11-4-06) ... Also returned a pair of punts for 11 yards including a 10-yard return against Cal Poly (11-11-06) ... 2005 SEASON (FRESHMAN): Saw limited action in eight games at wide receiver ... 2004 SEASON (REDSHIRT):Â Sat out the season as a redshirt in the Bison football program ... Member of the NDSU basketball team, appearing in five games ... HIGH SCHOOL: Nine-Man Player of the Year in North Dakota for New Rockford High School and coach David Bymoen and a two-time first team all-state selection ... Team finished 11-1 and was the state runner-up ... Played both linebacker and wide receiver ... Ran for 925 yards and 11 TDs, caught 51 passes for 978 yards and 13 TDs, and had 113 tackles (57 solo) and eight pass interceptions on defense ... Career figures include 3,170 yards rushing and 68 TDs, 2,425 yard receiving and 26 TDs, and 15 pass interceptions ... Also competed in basketball, track & field, baseball and golf ... All-state in basketball as a junior ... PERSONAL:Â Major field of study is physical education/community sports with a minor in business ... Lists basketball, golf and music as his hobbies ... Family includes older sister, Shelby, and brother, Elliott, who played football at NDSU from 2000-2003 ... Son of Bob and Deb Belquist ... Both parents attended NDSU.
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Belquist’s Career Bests
Receptions: 1 vs. UC Davis, 11-4-06 (10 yards)
Receiving Yards: 10 vs. UC Davis, 11-4-06 (1 reception)
Long Reception: 10 vs. UC Davis, 11-4-06
Punt Returns: 1 vs. Cal Poly, 11-11-06; vs. Mississippi Valley State, 10-13-06
Long Punt Return: 10 vs. Cal Poly, 11-11-06
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RECEIVING        G      Rec     Yds     TD      Lg       Rec/G  Avg/C  Avg/G
2005Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 8Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 0Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 0Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 0Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 0Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 0.0Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 0.0Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 0.0
2006Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 11Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 1Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 10Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 0Â Â Â Â Â Â 10Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 0.1Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 10.0Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 1.1
2007Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 11Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 35Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 499Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 0Â Â Â Â Â Â 38Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 3.2Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 14.3Â Â Â Â Â Â 45.4
Career                30       36       509       0      38          1.2       14.1      17.0
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PUNT RET          G      No.     Yds     TD      Lg       Avg/R Avg/G
2006Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 8Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 0Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 0Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 0Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 0Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 0.0Â Â Â Â Â Â 0.0
2006Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 11Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 2Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 11Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 0Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 10Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 5.5Â Â Â Â Â Â 1.0Â
2007Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 11Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 0Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 0Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 0Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 0Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 0.0Â Â Â Â Â Â 0.0Â
TOTALÂ Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 30Â Â Â Â Â Â 2Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 11Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 0Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 10Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 5.5Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 0.4
