Ravens draft pick Evan Beerntsen can put Appleton North on the NFL map

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TL;DR

Evan Beerntsen, a draft pick by the Ravens, could become the first NFL player from Appleton North High School if he makes the opening day roster. He was selected 253rd overall in the seventh round of the NFL draft.

Key points

Evan Beerntsen was drafted by the Baltimore Ravens.
He is a graduate of Appleton North High School.
Beerntsen was selected 253rd overall in the NFL draft.
He played as a guard at Northwestern.
He could become the first NFL player from his high school.

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Ravens draft pick Evan Beerntsen can put Appleton North on the NFL map

Evan Beerntsen is on the cusp of making history.

According to Pro Football Reference, the graduate of Appleton North High School will become the first NFL player from the school if he makes an opening day roster.

The guard from Northwestern will get his shot with Baltimore. The Ravens selected Beerntsen with the 37th pick of the seventh round (253rd overall) of the NFL draft.

Beerntsen was one of two Northwestern linemen selected. Tackle Caleb Tiernan was taken by the Minnesota Vikings in the third round.

Evan Beerntsen draft grade: B

USA TODAY and CBS Sports liked the pick for the potential depth it provides. The Ravens also selected a guard, Penn State’s Olaivavega Ioane, with its first-round pick.

From the Appleton Post Crescent: Baltimore Ravens draft Appleton North's Beerntsen in seventh round