Former NDSU tight end retires from NFL
Ben Ellefson announced his retirement from the Minnesota Vikings Thursday.
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Published: Jun. 1, 2023 at 8:40 PM CDT
Minn. (Valley News Live) - Former NDSU tight end, Ben Ellefson, is done with pro football.
Ellefson announced his retirement from the Minnesota Vikings Thursday on Instagram.
The 26-year-old played three seasons in the NFL, including two with the Vikings. He played in 16 career games and had four catches for 36 yards.
Ellefson played for NDSU from 2016-2019, playing in 59 games.
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