Montana State guard Lee Washburn was the last player selected in the 1978 NFL draft, and tackle Jon Borchardt was selected in the 1979 NFL draft.
Quarterback Paul Dennehy and head coach Sonny Holland are inductees of the university's hall of fame.
[2] North Dakota State defensive back Chuck Rodgers was selected in the 1977 NFL draft.
Wide receiver / kicker Mike McTague was selected in the 1979 CFL Draft.
McTague and linebacker Rick Budde are inductees of the university's athletic hall of fame.