Ben Buxa is already earning Freshman All-American buzz for North Dakota’s offensive line
Ben Buxa is a **1st-team Phil Steele Freshman All-American** and MVFC All-Newcomer selection after **starting all 12 games at center in 2024**, helping North Dakota finish with strong efficiency marks in red-zone scoring, third-down success, possession time and rushing output. He stands out for being a reliable, high-football-IQ interior blocker who already stabilized an offensive front as a young lineman. For a team, that profile suggests a durable, assignment-sound **center/OL with early-impact upside** rather than a flashy athlete—exactly the kind of tone-setter that makes a run game and protection calls cleaner.
