Ben Bartch

PERSONAL:

• Attended Blanchet Catholic (Salem, OR) HS. •
• Born Ben Bartch on 7/22/98 in McMinnville, OR.
• Began his collegiate career playing tight end. Entering Saint John's (MN), was at 220 pounds, his coaches 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, a tub of cottage cheese, quick grits, peanut butter, bananas and a Gatorade.
• Majored in psychology at Saint John's (MN).
• Studied abroad in South Africa during the spring of 2019, where he served as a computer lab tutor for local children.

PERSONAL:

• Attended Blanchet Catholic (Salem, OR) HS. •
• Born Ben Bartch on 7/22/98 in McMinnville, OR.
• Began his collegiate career playing tight end. Entering Saint John's (MN), was at 220 pounds, his coaches 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, a tub of cottage cheese, quick grits, peanut butter, bananas and a Gatorade.
• Majored in psychology at Saint John's (MN).
• Studied abroad in South Africa during the spring of 2019, where he served as a computer lab tutor for local children.

COLLEGE:

• Appeared in 36 games in four years (2016-19) at Saint John's (MN). Started 14 games at left tackle as a senior. Was named a Division III All-American and earned earned First-Team All-Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference honors. That same year (2019), was named the Allstate American Football Coaches Association (AFCA) Good Works Team, an award established to recognize a select group of college football players who have made a commitment to service and enriching the lives of others. Registered 2 tackles during his junior season. Tallied 1 recept., 1 TD and 2 tackles his sophomore season. Began his collegiate career as tight end.