Nick Kubitz
Career Summary
North Dakota State linebacker who joined Atlanta in 2025.
Nick Kubitz developed at North Dakota State before joining Atlanta's undrafted rookie class in 2025.
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Early Life
A Dubuque, Iowa, native.
Kubitz is from Dubuque, Iowa, and graduated from Dubuque High School in 2019.
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High School
An all-state linebacker and multisport athlete.
Kubitz started two years for coach Dale Ploessl and served as a team captain. He received second-team all-state honors as a junior and senior and was defensive MVP of the Iowa Shrine Bowl. He also competed in track, basketball, baseball and swimming.
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College Career
Progressed from special teams to a starting linebacker role.
After redshirting in 2019, Kubitz played special teams in the spring 2021 season. He made 10 linebacker starts in 2022, 13 in 2023 and 14 in 2024. His final season produced 55 tackles, including a career-high nine in the national championship win over Montana State.
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Path to the NFL
Agreed to terms with Atlanta after the 2025 draft.
Atlanta announced its agreement with Kubitz on April 28, 2025, identifying him as a linebacker from North Dakota State.
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NFL Career
His Atlanta roster stint ended during the 2025 cutdown.
The Falcons listed Kubitz among 12 players released on August 23, 2025, as they began reducing their roster for the regular season.
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Career Accomplishments
Earned conference academic recognition at NDSU.
Kubitz received the MVFC Commissioner's Academic Excellence Award in 2023 and 2024. He earned a business administration degree in December 2023.
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