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Pizza shop worker gets a shot at the NFL, signs with New England Patriots

The New England Patriots have dipped into a North Dakota pizza parlor to sign a 6-foot-6, 295-pound offensive tackle to their practice squad.

Sebastian Gutierrez, a 24-year-old free agent who played for the Minot State University Beavers was added to the Pats practice squad on Wednesday, Oct. 5.

During his college career, he played 42 games with 35 starts, the Patriots reported.

But while he waited for the NFL to give him a call, Gutierrez worked part-time at a restaurant in Minot named Uncle Maddio’s Pizza, KFYR reported.