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Four Bison Sign With NFL Teams
4/29/2024 10:30:00 AM | Football
FARGO, N.D. - Four football players from North Dakota State University signed free-agent deals with National Football League clubs following the 2024 NFL Draft, which concluded Saturday, April 27.
NDSU offensive lineman Jalen Sundell signed with the Cleveland Browns. Sundell, from Maryville, Mo., started all 15 games at left tackle last season after playing the previous three seasons at center. He was a first team AFCA FCS All-American and third team Stats Perform FCS All-American in 2023. Sundell graduated from NDSU with a degree in criminal justice.
Fellow offensive lineman Jake Kubas signed with the New York Giants. Kubas, from Dickinson, N.D., was a three-year starter at right guard and was named first team Stats Perform FCS All-America, second team Phil Steele FCS All-America, and third team Associated Press FCS All-America in 2023. Kubas graduated from NDSU with a degree in sport management.
NDSU running back TaMerik Williams signed with the Seattle Seahawks. Originally from Angleton, Texas, Williams spent his first two years at SMU before transferring to NDSU for three seasons. He rushed for 2,241 yards and 28 touchdowns while averaging 6.5 yards per carry in 43 games with the Bison. Williams graduated from NDSU with a degree in business administration.
Bison cornerback and punt returner Jayden Price signed with the Atlanta Falcons. Price, from Derby, Kan., was a third team Stats Perform FCS All-America punt returner and fourth-team Phil Steele FCS All-America punt returner in 2021. He broke the NDSU career record for punt return touchdowns with five. He played 71 career games and made 107 tackles with three interceptions and 14 pass breakups. Price graduated from NDSU with a marketing degree.
Additionally, former Bison wide receiver Zach Mathis earned rookie mini camp invites from the Kansas City Chiefs and Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
This was the first time since 2018 that North Dakota State did not have a player selected in the seven-round NFL Draft. The Bison had 13 former players selected in the 10-year span from 2014 to 2023, more than any other program in the Football Championship Subdivision.
NDSU offensive lineman Jalen Sundell signed with the Cleveland Browns. Sundell, from Maryville, Mo., started all 15 games at left tackle last season after playing the previous three seasons at center. He was a first team AFCA FCS All-American and third team Stats Perform FCS All-American in 2023. Sundell graduated from NDSU with a degree in criminal justice.
Congratulations to client Jalen Sundell on signing with the @Browns‼️ pic.twitter.com/vX8q93d189
— One West Sports Group (@OneWestSports) April 28, 2024
Fellow offensive lineman Jake Kubas signed with the New York Giants. Kubas, from Dickinson, N.D., was a three-year starter at right guard and was named first team Stats Perform FCS All-America, second team Phil Steele FCS All-America, and third team Associated Press FCS All-America in 2023. Kubas graduated from NDSU with a degree in sport management.
Congratulations to our guy @KubasJake on signing with the New York Giants #BeExclusive pic.twitter.com/km005XhpYi
— Exclusive Sports Group (@Exclusive_SG) April 27, 2024
NDSU running back TaMerik Williams signed with the Seattle Seahawks. Originally from Angleton, Texas, Williams spent his first two years at SMU before transferring to NDSU for three seasons. He rushed for 2,241 yards and 28 touchdowns while averaging 6.5 yards per carry in 43 games with the Bison. Williams graduated from NDSU with a degree in business administration.
Excited for the opportunity @Seahawks #GoHawks pic.twitter.com/qAlrKMe0IS
— TaMerik Williams ™️ (@runtmak) April 28, 2024
Bison cornerback and punt returner Jayden Price signed with the Atlanta Falcons. Price, from Derby, Kan., was a third team Stats Perform FCS All-America punt returner and fourth-team Phil Steele FCS All-America punt returner in 2021. He broke the NDSU career record for punt return touchdowns with five. He played 71 career games and made 107 tackles with three interceptions and 14 pass breakups. Price graduated from NDSU with a marketing degree.
From playing 4A football at @MulvaneSports to redshirting & developing over 6 years at @NDSUfootball, the story of @price_the3rd is one of perseverance & resilience.
— Taylor Eldridge (@tayloreldridge) April 29, 2024
And after fulfilling his NFL dream this past weekend, a reason why to "always dream big."https://t.co/8nY8cNdF4k
Additionally, former Bison wide receiver Zach Mathis earned rookie mini camp invites from the Kansas City Chiefs and Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
This was the first time since 2018 that North Dakota State did not have a player selected in the seven-round NFL Draft. The Bison had 13 former players selected in the 10-year span from 2014 to 2023, more than any other program in the Football Championship Subdivision.
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