We’ve all been asked the question as kids: “What do you want to be when you grow up?”

For NDSU offensive lineman Nate Tastad, he answered that question all the way back in third grade — in remarkable detail. Ever since, he’s been chasing — and living — the dream he put on paper.

Wearing the green and gold colors is not new for Tastad. He has been doing it his whole life.

"My dad played here for a little bit and every Saturday we were watching the games at home," said Nate. "I grew up a Bison fan. My whole family is a Bison family. Basically, that's where it stems from for sure."

His dream to play football for North Dakota State can be traced back as early as elementary school and a three-page paper predicting his athletic journey.

"I think it was third grade when we wrote these future

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