Billings native, former Griz Junior Bergen drafted by NFL's San Francisco 49ers

Billings native, former Griz Junior Bergen drafted by NFL's San Francisco 49ers

The Billings native and Senior High grad was selected in the seventh round of the NFL Draft with the 252nd overall pick.

Montana's Junior Bergen drafted by San Francisco 49ers in seventh round

GREEN BAY, Wis. Montana wide receiver and return specialist Junior Bergen on Saturday was picked by the San Francisco 49ers in the seventh round of the 2025 NFL Draft.Bergen, a Billings Senior graduate, was the 36th selection in the seventh round, and the No. 252 overall pick.With the Grizzlies, Bergen especially stood out as a returner. He finished his career with eight punt return touchdowns, tied for the most in FCS history. His average yards…

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The Montana NFL Draft selections rank among the all-time highest of the FCS college football era. Here’s a look at the Grizzlies’ entire draft history The Montana Grizzlies have one of the most successful programs in FCS college football history. It’s not just in the fall, it’s with the NFL Draft as well. During its FCS era since 1978, and starting with the draft the following spring, Montana’s two-time national-championship-winning program has …

Lifelong 49ers fan living his dream after being drafted by San Francisco

Lifelong 49ers fan Junior Bergen of Montana is thrilled to join his favorite team, aiming to make an impact as a dynamic returner and wide receiver.