NFL Draft Profile: Spencer Waege, EDGE, NDSU Bison
Spencer Waege
NDSU Bison
#99
Pos: EDGE
Ht: 6045
Wt: 280
Hand: 0968
Arm: 3200
Wing: 7918
40: 4.95
DOB: 5/6/1999
Hometown: South Shore, ND
High School: Watertown
Eligibility: 2023
Background:
Spencer Waege was a three-year starter at Defensive End at Watertown High School. The South Dakotan totaled 104 tackles, 10.5 sacks, 4 blocked punts, 1 fumble recovery, 1 interception and 2 touchdowns in his high school career. Waege redshirted his freshman season at North Dakota State University. In 2018, he completed 22 tackles, 4.5 tackles for loss, and 1.5 sacks in 15 games, resulting in him being named to Phil Steele’s Freshman All-America Third Team. In 2019, Waege made 40 tackles, 11 tackles for loss, and 5.5 sacks in 15 games, missing one due to injury. In 2020, he led the team in tackles for loss with 8, had 4.5 sacks, and was honored with Second team All-America by coaches, Phil Steele's All-America third team, and All-Missouri Valley Football Conference first team. In 2021, Waege suffered a season ending knee injury in the third game of the year. In 2022, he accrued 51 total tackles, 17.5 tackles for loss, 9 sacks, 2 forced fumbles, and 1 block punt. Waege earned a bachelor's degree in General Agriculture in May of 2021.