Veteran NDSU anchor with power, motor, and real toughness
Jaxon Duttenhefer is a senior defensive tackle at North Dakota State who has become a dependable interior force, starting 12 games in 2025 and earning All-MVFC honorable mention after posting 19 tackles, 3.5 tackles for loss, and a sack.[5] His value goes beyond the box score: he’s a high-motor run-stuffer who can take on double teams, collapse pockets, and play with the kind of grit that showed when he returned quickly from a frightening neck injury.[6][8] He also brings uncommon leadership and academic discipline, making him a strong fit for a team that wants toughness and reliability in the trenches.[5][7]
