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.
South Dakota Coyotes (5)
Linebacker Jack Cochrane - Kansas City Chiefs
Tight End JJ Galbreath - Pittsburgh Steelers
Cornerback Myles Harden - Cleveland Browns
Offensive Lineman Joey Lombard - Kansas City Chiefs
Cornerback Mike Reid - Carolina Panthers
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South Dakota State Jackrabbits (11)
Cornerback Dalys Beanum - New Orleans Saints
Running Back Isaiah Davis - New York Jets
Tight End Dallas Goedert - Philadelphia Eagles
Offensive Lineman Garrett Greenfield - Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Running Back Amar Johnson - Green Bay Packers
Tight End Tucker Kraft - Green Bay Packers
Offensive Lineman Mason McCormick - Pittsburgh Steelers
Quarterback Chris Oladokun - Kansas City Chiefs
Linebacker Christian Rozeboom - Carolina Panthers
Linebacker Isaiah Stalbird - New Orleans Saints
Running Back Pierre Strong Jr. - Cleveland Browns
Source: ESPN.com - NFL Players by College
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