When it comes to FCS NFL Draft Prospects, Grey Zabel is the definitive example of that. A 1st team All- MVFC conference selection at offensive tackle this season at North Dakota State and plays a major role in making the Bison offense a top 3 scoring offense only behind National Championship foe Montana State and Monmouth, with the Bison averaging 38.3 ppg. Grey enters Frisco as a top offensive tackle prospect for the 2025 NFL Draft, at 6’6” 305 pounds, He’s got a Reese’s Senior Bowl invite on February 1st in Mobile, AL.
Zabel since becoming a mainstay starter in 2022 he has been all over the Bison offensive tackle except for Center, Zabel follows other Bison offensive tackle who have made it to the NFL before him, only bolstering the North Dakota State pipeline. Despite limited experience at center, he could be drafted to play exactly that in what is considered to be a weaker draft class at the position.
He reflects the physicality that has become a staple of the North Dakota State program, as well as having good size and sturdy frame, as well as fluid movement that distinguishes him from other prospects as a projected 1st or 2nd round pick in this coming NFL Draft. He is also a key piece in the national title game on Monday January 6th, 2025, at 7 p.m. ET as the top seeded undefeated Montana State Bobcats (15-0) face off on the national stage on ESPN against fellow FCS Powerhouse North Dakota State Bison (13-2) as the 5th year senior Grey Zabel looks to lock down and lead the Bison offensive line one final time and protect Quarterback Cam Miller to a national championship victory.
Off the football field, Zabel is a great example of who you want a top player to be, and represents North Dakota State well, being one of FCS Nation’s Honorary captains of the week and representing Alex’s Lemonade Stand foundation and Northwestern Mutual and dedicating his season to fighting childhood cancer as a leader on and off the field.
As well as being a proud supporter of the Alex's Lemonade Stand Honorary Captain Auction, kindly signing a helmet for us to auction off to fight against childhood cancer.
