Ben Bartch


Ben Bartch is an American football offensive tackle for the Jacksonville Jaguars of the National Football League. He played college football at Saint John's.

Early life and high school

Bartch grew up in McMinnville, Oregon and attended Blanchet Catholic School.

College career

Bartch began his collegiate career playing tight end. He played in one game as a freshman and was team's third tight end as a sophomore, catching four passes for 43 yards and one touchdown. His coaches liked his blocking ability and suggested he move to the offensive line going into his junior season. In order to gain weight, Bartch consumed a protein shake daily consisting of 7 scrambled eggs, tub of cottage cheese, quick grits, peanut butter, bananas and gatorade and went up from 250 pounds to 275 by summer training camp before eventually reaching 305 pounds. Bartch became the Johnnies starting left tackle and was named second team All-Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference and to the Allstate AFCA Good Works Team at the end of the season. As a senior, Bartch was named first team All-MIAC and a first team All-American by D3Football.com. Considered a prospect in the 2020 NFL Draft, Bartch was invited to participate in the 2020 Senior Bowl.
Bartch also competed on Saint John's track and field team in shot put and the discus.

Professional career

Bartch was selected in the fourth round of the 2020 NFL Draft by the Jacksonville Jaguars. He became the first St. John's player to be drafted since 1974 and the first player to be drafted from any Division III program in five years.