[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 28 (Tuesday, February 10, 2026)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E124]
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 CONGRATULATING SOUTH DAKOTA'S GREY ZABEL AND THE SEATTLE SEAHAWKS ON 
                           SUPER BOWL LX WIN

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                           HON. DUSTY JOHNSON

                            of south dakota

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, February 10, 2026

  Mr. JOHNSON of South Dakota. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to 
congratulate South Dakota's own Grey Zabel and the Seattle Seahawks on 
their Super Bowl LX victory on February 8, 2026.
  Grey Zabel was born and raised in Pierre, South Dakota. After 
graduating from T.F. Riggs High School and helping the Governors win 
three State Championships, he was recruited to play football at North 
Dakota State University.
  At North Dakota State, Zabel helped lead the Bison to two NCAA 
Division I FCS National Championships in 2021 and 2024. In 2024, he 
earned First Team FCS All-American honors at left tackle, capping off 
an outstanding collegiate career.
  After an impressive collegiate performance at North Dakota State, the 
Seattle Seahawks selected Zabel in the first round, 18th overall, in 
the 2025 NFL draft. As a rookie offensive lineman, he started at guard 
and tackle, playing in all 17 regular-season games and three postseason 
games during Seattle's Super Bowl LX championship run. He proved highly 
effective, allowing only two sacks over 580 pass-blocking snaps during 
the season and recording seven games without a single pressure allowed.
  I am proud to recognize Grey Zabel's outstanding perseverance and his 
impact as a role model for athletes and individuals across the Nation. 
He is an inspiring reminder of the strength found in determination and 
hard work. I congratulate Grey Zabel and the Seattle Seahawks on their 
remarkable victory.

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