North Dakota State University tight end Ben Ellefson and offensive lineman Zack Johnson signed undrafted free agent deals on Saturday.
Ellefson, a Hawley, Minnesota native inked a deal with Jacksonville. He earned an invite to the East-West Shrine Bowl and was named to the 2019 AllState AFCA Good Works Team. Ellefson finished with 15 receptions for 199 yards and 5 touchdowns this season.
Congrats to tight end Ben Ellefson, who will sign with the Jacksonville Jaguars! #ProBison pic.twitter.com/GOFA1ccNHQ
– NDSU Football (@NDSUfootball) April 25, 2020
Johnson, a Blaine, Minnesota native is heading to Green Bay Packers. He started in 46 games for the Bison, earning first team All-American honors from HERO sports and played in the 2020 NFLPA Collegiate Bowl.
Congrats to offensive lineman Zack Johnson, who will sign with the Green Bay Packers! #ProBison pic.twitter.com/Ba45HXa4Nr
– NDSU Football (@NDSUfootball) April 25, 2020
Both join teammate Derrek Tuszka getting a chance to play in the National Football League.
Our final pick of the draft was edge rusher Derrek Tuszka of North Dakota State. He gives great effort and plays his tail off. Good speed, good character and has a chance to really develop. pic.twitter.com/Kx4fRTbJmV
– John Elway (@johnelway) April 26, 2020
