Barn Talk
Barn Talk
Tork and Sawyer Whisler
I Won a Super Bowl as a Rookie. Here's Why I'm Going Back to Farming
2 hour 8 minutes Posted Jun 24, 2026 at 10:00 pm.
Choosing Football over Baseball in College
Draft experience and relief
Rookie dinner experiences with the offensive line
Importance of family history in farming
Moving from hands-on work to management
Diversifying strategies in grain farming and livestock
Discussing the rising cost of land prices over decades
Discussing first class ticket networking
Hunting trip at the farm in December
Enjoying college football days
Trust and Faith in Farming Life
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Welcome back to Barn Talk! In today’s episode, the conversation focused on the incredible journey of Grey Zabel, who demonstrates that you can make it to the absolute peak of professional sports while remaining a farm kid at heart. From growing up in Pierre, South Dakota as a fifth-generation farmer to his college football career at North Dakota State and being picked 18th overall by the Seattle Seahawks, Grey’s story is both inspiring and down-to-earth. A key theme that emerged was the importance of faith, family, farming, and football, which Grey describes as the four pillars of his life. The discussion explored the challenges and triumphs of his rookie NFL season—including a Super Bowl win—his dedication to running Northland Farms, and the decision to invest in land rather than adopt a flashy lifestyle. Several points were raised, including the parallels between the hard work required in farming and the NFL, the pressures faced by young people in agriculture, and the enduring power of rural values. Whether you are a fan of football, farming, or stories of perseverance, you won’t want to miss this episode packed with heart and grit.
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