Jaxon Duttenhefer, DL, North Dakota State | 2026 NFL Draft Prospect Zoom Interview
Jaxon Duttenhefer is a veteran defensive lineman for North Dakota State and enters the 2025 season as one of the Bison’s team captains and most dependable leaders. A former state champion thrower from Mandan, North Dakota, Duttenhefer brings a solid combination of power, explosiveness, and football intelligence to the field. His athletic credentials are impressive—highlighted by personal bests of 60 feet, 6.5 inches in the shot put and 179 feet, 3 inches in the javelin. That raw strength carries over to football, where he boasts a 455-pound bench press, along with quick feet and strong burst off the line, making him a tough matchup in the trenches.
On the field, Duttenhefer is a selfless, high-motor player known for doing the dirty work—routinely taking on double teams to open lanes for his teammates. He excels against the run, using leverage and technique to clog gaps, while also flashing the ability to collapse the pocket and pressure the quarterback. His toughness, discipline, and high football IQ make him a reliable anchor on the Bison defensive front. With his leadership role and consistent production, Duttenhefer is poised to attract serious attention from NFL scouts throughout the 2025 season.
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