Mike McCleary, The Bismarck Tribune via AP)
BISMARCK, N.D. — Philadelphia Eagles merchandise is about to become a hot item in North Dakota.
Bismarck native and former North Dakota State University standout quarterback Carson Wentz was drafted No. 2 by the Eagles in the first round of the NFL draft Thursday night.
Fans in Bismarck and Fargo — home to NDSU — gathered in homes, restaurants, bars and even a football stadium to watch draft coverage.
"It's just such an accomplishment," said Wentz high school coach Ron Wingenbach, part of large crowd that watched the draft on a video screen at the local stadium.