Biography
Ben Ellefson returns for his third season with Minnesota and fourth season in the NFL in 2023. He originally signed with Jacksonville as a rookie free agent in 2020 and has played in 16 games (five starts), recording four receptions for 36 yards. The Hawley, Minnesota, native attended North Dakota State and caught 35 passes for 463 yards and 16 touchdowns. Ellefson, who was named a Second Team All-America tight end in 2019, was part of five conference championships and four FCS national championships during his career with the Bison.