Grey Zabel is an American football offensive tackle for the Seattle Seahawks. He was taken 18th overall by the Seahawks in the first round of the 2025 NFL draft. He formerly represented the North Dakota State Bisons in the FCS division. Zabel got his secondary education from T. F. Riggs High School. He used to be a two-way player at high school, playing on both the offensive line and defensive line under head coach Steeve Steele, as reported by North Dakota State University’s official website. His high school achievements include winning three straight state championships as a starter, as reported by North Dakota State University’s official website. The 6-ft-6 tackle had a production score of 91, which ranked first among all offensive tackles at the 2025 NFL Combine, as per the NFL's official website.
Revisiting his collegiate career, Grey Zabel started 41 games for the Bisons over five years. The two-time NCAA Division I FCS national champion played all positions on the offensive line except center during his tenure at North Dakota. Zabel was also the First Team FCS All-American honoree in 2024 (via North Dakota State University’s official website).
Grey Zabel's NIL deal
As of March 2025, Grey Zabel has signed only one NIL deal. It was with The Green and The Gold in 2024, the official NIL collective for student-athletes at North Dakota State University, according to On3's data.
Grey Zabel's NIL deal tracker
According to On3's official website, the following table is an account of the NIL deals that Grey Zabel has signed in his career, as of March 2025:
| Date | NIL Deal |
| 7/16/24 | The Green and The Gold |
Also read: Where is Grey Zabel from?
FAQs on Grey Zabel
A. Grey Zabel is from Pierre, South Dakota.
A. Grey Zabel stands at 6 ft 6 in, as per NFL's official website.
A. Grey Zabel went to North Dakota State University.
A. Grey Zabel weighs around 312 lbs, as per NFL's official website.
