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FARGO – Ten years ago this week, North Dakota State football was getting its first real taste of NFL Draft buzz. Quarterback Carson Wentz and left tackle Joe Haeg were each in Indianapolis for the NFL Combine, looking to show off for skeptical coaches and scouts about the FCS All-Americans moving up to the big leagues. Both had great weeks, with each improving their draft stock, Wentz to the number two overall pick in the draft, while Haeg was selected in the fifth round. Back then, it was almost a novelty for a former Bison player to be selected for the Combine. These days, it’s almost assured an NDSU player will be going through the drills. Easton Stick, Derrek Tuszka, Christian...