Evan Beerntsen

Evan Beerntsen (born September 19, 2000) is an American professional football guard. He played college football for the South Dakota State Jackrabbits and the Northwestern Wildcats and was selected by the Ravens in the seventh round of the 2026 NFL draft.

Early life Beerntsen attended Appleton North High School. As a senior, he earned first-team all-Valley Football Association honors. Beerntsen was considered a zero-star recruit and had no Division 1 FBS offers.

College career Beerntsen spent six seasons at South Dakota State and redshirted a year due to a shoulder injury. He was a starter on FCS national championship teams in 2022 and 2023. In 2024, he earned First Team All-MVFC honors. After the NCAA granted an additional year of eligibility, Beerntsen transferred to the Northwestern Wildcats.

Beerntsen was selected in the seventh round of the 2026 NFL draft with the 253rd-overall pick by the Baltimore Ravens. On August 30, Beerntsen was waived.