Evan Beerntsen

Evan Beerntsen
No. 64 – Philadelphia Eagles
PositionGuard
Roster status
Practice squad
Personal information
Born (2000-09-19) September 19, 2000 (age 26)
Green Bay, Wisconsin, U.S.
Listed height
6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Listed weight
302 lb (137 kg)
Career information
High schoolAppleton North
(Appleton, Wisconsin)
CollegeSouth Dakota State (2019–2024)
Northwestern (2025)
NFL draft2026: 7th round, 253rd overall pick
Career history
* Offseason or practice squad member only
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Evan Beerntsen (born September 19, 2000) is an American professional football guard for the Philadelphia Eagles of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the South Dakota State Jackrabbits and the Northwestern Wildcats and he was selected by the Baltimore 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. He started 13 games and allowed no sacks and quarterback hits. Beerntsen was named Honorable Mention All-Big Ten.

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand spanWingspan40-yard dash10-yard split20-yard split20-yard shuttleThree-cone drillVertical jumpBroad jumpBench press
6 ft 3+1⁄2 in
(1.92 m)		301 lb
(137 kg)		32+1⁄8 in
(0.82 m)		9+3⁄8 in
(0.24 m)		6 ft 6+7⁄8 in
(2.00 m)		5.25 s1.82 s3.03 s4.80 s7.65 s32.5 in
(0.83 m)		8 ft 9 in
(2.67 m)		22 reps
All values from NFL Combine/Pro Day

Baltimore Ravens

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 by the Ravens.

Seattle Seahawks

On September 14, 2026, Beerntsen signed with the Seattle Seahawks practice squad. He was released on October 21.

Philadelphia Eagles

On October 28, 2026, Beerntsen signed with the Philadelphia Eagles practice squad.

References

  1. ↑ Arguello, Ricardo (23 April 2026). "Appleton North grad Beerntsen likely Day 3 pick in NFL Draft". The Post-Crescent. Retrieved 25 April 2026.
  2. 1 2 Arguello, Ricardo (April 25, 2026). "Baltimore Ravens draft Appleton North's Beerntsen in seventh round". The Post-Crescent. Retrieved April 26, 2026.
  3. 1 2 Epstein, Jake (November 4, 2025). "Evan Beerntsen 'Exceeds Expectations' as Key NU Interior Lineman". Northwestern Wildcats. Retrieved April 26, 2026.
  4. ↑ "5 Things to Know About Evan Beerntsen". Baltimore Ravens. April 25, 2026. Retrieved April 26, 2026.
  5. ↑ "Evan Beerntsen Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved April 29, 2026.
  6. ↑ "Evan Beerntsen College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved April 29, 2026.
  7. ↑ Stewart, Mark (April 25, 2026). "Ravens draft pick Evan Beerntsen can put Appleton North on the NFL map". Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Retrieved April 26, 2026.
  8. ↑ Brown, Clifton (April 25, 2026). "5 Things to Know About Evan Beerntsen". BaltimoreRavens.com.
  9. ↑ Mink, Ryan (August 30, 2026). "Here's Who Made the Ravens' Initial 2026 Roster". BaltimoreRavens.com.
  10. ↑ Boyle, John. "Seahawks Sign Guard Evan Beerntsen To Practice Squad". Seahawks.com. Retrieved September 14, 2026.
  11. ↑ Boyle, John (October 21, 2026). "Seahawks Sign LB Josh Ross To Practice Squad". Seahawks.com.
  12. ↑ "Eagles sign RB Jaydon Blue to the active roster, add three to the practice squad". PhiladelphiaEagles.com. Retrieved 29 October 2026.