Which State Sends the Most Players to Montana Football?

I analyzed the 2026 Montana Grizzly roster, and by analyzed, I mean that I hand-counted like a barbarian. I put together a list of where every Montana Grizzly's home state is.

There are 16 states and three countries represented on this year's Griz roster. Montana leads the way with 30 athletes, but there are states represented from every region of the country. From the Pacific Northwest to the Southwest, to the Northeast and everywhere in between... Except for Alaska, I suppose.

Here is the full breakdown.

Montana - 30

Highlighted by Ian Finch, Kade Boyd, Clay Oven, Tanner Huff, and Austin Buehler

Washington - 24

Highlighted by Peyton Wing, Jake Mason, Lucas Freitas, Jordan Dever, and The Beaner Brothers

All-Big Sky performer Peyton Wing. Create: University of Montana Athletics

California - 13

Highlighted by Brooks Davis, Solo Tuliaupupu, Braeden Orlandi

Tuliaupupu enters his 9th college football season. Credit: University of Montana Athletics

READ MORE: Montana Star, Solo Tuliaupupu, Gets National Attention

Texas - 13

Highlighted by Landon Ransom-Goelz, Lekeldrick Bridges, Korbin Hendrix

Hawai'i - 7

Highlighted by Keali'i Ah Yat.

Ah Yat slings it against Idaho State in 2025. Credit: University of Montana Athletics

Oregon - 4

Minnesota - 3

Highlighted by Eli and Monte Gillman.

Gillman enters 2026 with a very good chance to set the career rushing yards record. Credit: University of Montana Athletics

Idaho - 3

Highlighted by Luke Flowers and Wyatt Sandford.

READ MORE: Griz vs. Southern Utah - The History, Stats and Memorable Moments

Arizona - 2

Florida - 2

Highlighted by Hayden Schwartz.

Iowa - 2

Ohio - 2

Wyoming - 1

Arkansas - 1

Tennessee - 1

Connecticut - 1

Highlighted by Hashim Jones.

Utah - 1

Senegal - 1

Australia - 1