He’s played on championship football teams at the high school, college and professional levels and gives credit to being a fifth generation farmer for part of that success.
Pierre native, Seattle Seahawks rookie offensive guard and 2026 Super Bowl LX champion Grey Zabel says over the years, he says he’s learned what the best return on investment in agriculture really is.
Zabel, whose family farm is located north of Selby, says your attitude makes a difference, especially in challenging times.
Zabel compared the line of scrimmage in football to a fence line.
Zabel says he plans to continue working on his family’s farm in the years ahead.
Zabel gave the keynote address during the first day of the South Dakota Governor’s Agricultural Summit last week (June 25, 2026) in Pierre.

Grey Zabel speaks at the South Dakota Governor’s Agricultural Summit in Pierre.
June 25, 2026.
Photo credit to Jody Heemstra, DRG Media Group.






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