Grey Zabel uses three words to lay out his priorities. Family. Football. Farming. The Pierre, South Dakota, native grew up on a family farm, which instilled in the burly offensive lineman lessons and skills that transferred to the football field.

T.F. Riggs has never had an NFL Draft pick; the Governors also have never had another player quite like Zabel, a multi-time champion in high school and college

The Seattle Seahawks selected North Dakota State offensive tackle Grey Zabel with the 28th overall pick in the first round of the 2025 NFL draft