The 16 South Dakota Coyotes & SDSU Jackrabbits in the NFL

Both the South Dakota Coyote and SDSU Jackrabbit football programs are in the midst of a serious upswing in terms of sending talent to the National Football League.

In recent years, both schools have sent players to the league via the draft and undrafted free agency, and there are currently 16 alums of the schools in the NFL.

Here's a look at those players as well as the teams that they currently suit up for.

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South Dakota Coyotes (5)

Chicago Bears v Kansas City Chiefs

Linebacker Jack Cochrane - Kansas City Chiefs

Adam Pearson - USD

Tight End JJ Galbreath - Pittsburgh Steelers

Minnesota Vikings v Cleveland Browns

Cornerback Myles Harden - Cleveland Browns

Adam Pearson - USD

Offensive Lineman Joey Lombard - Kansas City Chiefs

Adam Pearson - USD

Cornerback Mike Reid - Carolina Panthers

READ MORE: 'Winning Trajectory' - South Dakota Coyote Football Preview

South Dakota State Jackrabbits (11)

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Cornerback Dalys Beanum - New Orleans Saints

Miami Dolphins v New York Jets

Running Back Isaiah Davis - New York Jets

Super Bowl LIX: Kansas City Chiefs v Philadelphia Eagles

Tight End Dallas Goedert - Philadelphia Eagles

Seattle Seahawks OTA Offseason Workout

Offensive Lineman Garrett Greenfield - Tampa Bay Buccaneers

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Running Back Amar Johnson - Green Bay Packers

Chicago Bears v Green Bay Packers

Tight End Tucker Kraft - Green Bay Packers

Pittsburgh Steelers v Las Vegas Raiders

Offensive Lineman Mason McCormick - Pittsburgh Steelers

Kansas City Chiefs v Denver Broncos

Quarterback Chris Oladokun - Kansas City Chiefs

NFC Wild Card Playoffs: Minnesota Vikings v Los Angeles Rams

Linebacker Christian Rozeboom - Carolina Panthers

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Linebacker Isaiah Stalbird - New Orleans Saints

Baltimore Ravens v Cleveland Browns

Running Back Pierre Strong Jr. - Cleveland Browns

Source: ESPN.com - NFL Players by College