Wisconsin playmaking linebacker joins Bison Class of 2025

FARGO — Gavin Sell has been on the North Dakota State football radar for the last year.

Sell decided to make Fargo his home, committing to the Bison after spending the weekend at their annual individual camp.

“I had zero offers coming into this weekend but managed to pick up two from NDSU and Augustana.” Sell said. “This camp is like no other in the whole country, you get to get coached by the best coaches in the midwest and you get to for three days straight and you really create a bond with them.”

Sell hails from Baldwin, Wisconsin. He’s 6-foot-3, 200 pounds and was a two-way playmaker for the Blackhawks. He had 49 receptions for 982 yards and 11 touchdowns as a wide receiver this past season. Sell was an honorable mention all-state selection at wide receiver.

He starred on defense as well, racking up 66 tackles and two interceptions from the linebacker spot. It’s there where the Bison see Sell at the next level.

“Ever since i was younger, I’ve always seen myself as a playmaker but it just so happens to be the Bison like a playmaker on defense and I love it.”

“The position is like no other in sports, you get to hit, you get to cover, you get to do it all, and that’s what I love in football.”

Baldwin sits about 45 minutes east from Minneapolis. The Blackhawks posted a 10-3 record last season, falling in the state semifinals.

Sell becomes the second known commitment out of Wisconsin for the Class of 2025. Grafton offensive lineman James Nellis committed to the Bison back in May.

Sell’s commitment brings NDSU to a total of eight commitments for the incoming class.

“My commitment meant everything to me, I’ve dreamed of an offer like this since I was a little kid. I knew once they offered me that I was going to commit to the Bison.”

They have such a great coaching staff and especially Coach (Grant) Olson really stood out to me. Our connection felt like no other and I can’t wait to play for him.”

Dom Izzo is the Sports Director at WDAY-TV. He began working for WDAY in 2006 as the weekend sports anchor and was promoted to Sports Director in 2010.