It was another strong year for NFL players from South Dakota and its college football programs. A total of 20 such players spent time on a roster or practice squad in the 2025 season, with several earning starting roles and making major contributions.
Here are the complete final stats of every South Dakotan to wear an NFL uniform in 2025.
Dalys Beanum, CB, Saints (SDSU)
Spent the season on the New Orleans’ practice squad.
Jack Cochrane, LB, Chiefs (USD)
Appeared in all 17 games for the Chiefs and made one start at linebacker, recording 20 tackles and his first career interception.
Isaiah Davis, RB, Jets (SDSU)
In his second season with the Jets set new career highs with 236 rushing yards and 21 receptions for 186 yards and scored one touchdown. Also averaged 29.4 yards on 11 kickoff returns and made seven tackles on special teams.
New York Jets running back Isaiah Davis (32) fights for extra yards as Seattle Seahawks safety Rayshawn Jenkins (2) makes a tackle during the second half on Sunday, Dec. 1, 2024 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J.
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JJ Galbreath, TE, Steelers (USD)
Spent time on the Steelers’ practice squad.
Dennis Gardeck, LB, Jaguars (USF)
Appeared in all 17 games, starting eight, and recorded 48 tackles and 2.5 sacks for the Jaguars.
Dallas Goedert, TE, Eagles (Britton-Hecla/SDSU)
Despite missing two games to injury Goedert set an Eagles team record for touchdown catches by a tight end with 11. He also set a new career-high in receptions with 60, for 591 yards.
Through eight NFL seasons, Goedert now has 409 catches for 4,676 yards and 35 touchdowns.
Minnesota Vikings offensive tackle Brian O’Neill (75) and Minnesota Vikings fullback C.J. Ham (30) celebrate after a touchdown against the Green Bay Packers during the second quarter on Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026 at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis.
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CJ Ham, RB, Vikings (Augustana)
Played in 11 games and had two rushing touchdowns, carrying three times for five yards while catching two passes for 11 yards. Also had nine special teams tackles, the second-highest total of his career.
Myles Harden, CB, Browns (USD)
Appeared in 16 games including five starts in his second NFL season. Recorded 48 tackles and four passes defensed.
Carolina Panthers wide receiver Jalen Coker (18) makes the catch over Cleveland Browns cornerback Myles Harden (26) during the second quarter on Aug. 8, 2025 at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, N.C.
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Nash Hutmacher, DL, Bucs (Oacoma, Chamberlain HS)
Spent the season on Tampa Bay’s practice squad.
Amar Johnson, RB, Chargers (SDSU)
Spent most of the season on the Chargers’ practice squad but appeared in two games, carrying twice for eight yards.
Green Bay Packers tight end Tucker Kraft (85) does a Lambeau Leap after scoring a touchdown against the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday, September 29, 2024, at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis.
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Tucker Kraft, TE, Packers (SDSU)
Halfway though his third NFL season Kraft was well on his way to becoming one of the top tight ends and elite offensive players in the league. But an ACL injury wiped out his season.
In eight games played, Kraft’s final stats read 32 catches for 489 yards and six touchdowns.
Mason McCormick, G, Steelers (SF Roosevelt/SDSU)
Started all 17 games and never missed a snap for the AFC North champion Steelers in his second pro season.
Chris Oladokun, QB, Chiefs (SDSU)
Appeared in three games, including his first two career starts, and completed 35-of-55 passes for 235 yards and his first career touchdown pass.
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Chris Oladokun (19) makes a passing attempt against the Las Vegas Raiders during the second quarter on Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026 at Allegiant Stadium in Paradise, Nevada.
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Trey Pipkins, OL, Chargers (USF)
Played in 13 games, starting 10, in his seventh season on the Chargers’ O-line.
Tip Reiman, TE, Cardinals (SF O’Gorman)
Suffered a season-ending injury early in the season. In four games, three starts, the block-first Reiman had three catches for 18 yards.
Mike Reid, DB, Panthers (USD)
Spent time on the Panthers’ practice squad.
Carolina Panthers linebacker Christian Rozeboom (56) sacks Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) during the first half on Dec. 21, 2025 at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, N.C.
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Christian Rozeboom, LB, Panthers (SDSU)
Despite missing two games Rozeboom led the NFC South champs with 122 tackles and also had two sacks, an interception, fumble recovery and seven tackles for loss.
Isaiah Stalbird, LB, Saints (SDSU)
Played in all 17 games for the Saints, recording 25 tackles and two sacks.
Pierre Strong, RB, Packers (SDSU)
Spent the majority of the season on the Packers’ practice squad. Was elevated to the active roster twice but did not see any action.
Seattle Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold (14) looks to throw a pass as guards Grey Zabel (76) and Josh Jones (74) block against the Carolina Panthers during the second quarter on Sunday, Dec. 28, 2025 at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, N.C.
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Grey Zabel, G, Seahawks (Pierre)
Started all 17 games for the Seahawks as a rookie and played 98.8 percent of the offensive snaps as Seattle earned the NFC’s No. 1 seed.
Matt Zimmer is a Sioux Falls native and longtime sports writer. He graduated from Washington High School where he played football, legion baseball and developed his lifelong love of the Minnesota Twins and Vikings. After graduating from St. Cloud State University, he returned to Sioux Falls, and began a long career in amateur baseball and sports reporting. Email Matt at mzimmer@siouxfallslive.com.