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Zimmer: A look at South Dakota's long history in the NFL Draft

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April 23, 2025

Zimmer: A look at South Dakota's long history in the NFL Draft

GREEN BAY — The last time there wasn’t a single NFL Draft pick from South Dakota was in 2016.

That year’s South Dakota State Jackrabbits team had a handful of players who would eventually make their way to the doorstep of the NFL (some of whom are still playing today), but they were underclassmen. The development of NFL talent within South Dakota’s high school and college programs was just beginning.

Then in 2017, former Sioux Falls Washington star Nate Gerry was drafted in the fifth round by the Philadelphia Eagles, and someone from South Dakota has been drafted every year since:

2017
Nate Gerry, LB/S, Sioux Falls Washington (Nebraska), 5th round, Philadelphia

2018
Dallas Goedert, TE, Britton-Hecla, SDSU, 2nd round, Philadelphia

Philadelphia Eagles tight end Dallas Goedert (88) reacts after his touchdown against the Miami Dolphins during the second quarter on Sunday, Oct. 22, 2023 at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia.

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2019
Trey Pipkins, OL, USF, 3rd round, LA Chargers
Jordan Brown, CB, SDSU, 7th round, Cincinnati

2020
Derrek Tuszka, DE/LB, Warner (NDSU), 7th round, Denver

2021
Matt Farniok, OL, SF Washington (Nebraska), 7th round, Dallas

NFL: Cleveland Browns at Philadelphia Eagles — Cleveland Browns running back Pierre Strong Jr. (20) gets past Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Nakobe Dean (17) during the fourth quarter on Oct. 13, 2024 at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

2022
Pierre Strong, RB, SDSU, 4th round, New England
Chris Oladokun, QB, SDSU, 7th round, Pittsburgh

2023
Tucker Kraft, TE, Timber Lake, SDSU, 3rd round, Green Bay

Tucker Kraft caught 31 passes in his rookie season in the NFL in 2023.

2024
Mason McCormick, OL, SF Roosevelt, SDSU, 4th round, Pittsburgh
Isaiah Davis, RB, SDSU, 5th round, NY Jets
Myles Harden, CB, USD, 7th round, Cleveland

Pierre’s Grey Zabel is projected by many outlets to be a first round pick this year. If that happens he’d be the 8th South Dakotan to get taken in the first round.

042225-Jacobson.Larry2.jpg — Larry Jacobson played at O’Gorman and was a first round draft pick in 1972.

Here are the others:
Urban Odson, Clark, 1942. 9th overall to Green Bay.
Larry Jacobson, SF O’Gorman, 1972. 24th overall to NY Giants.
George Amundson, Aberdeen, 1973. 14th overall to Houston.
John Dutton, Rapid City, 1974. 5th overall to Baltimore.
Lynn Boden, SDSU, 1975. 13th overall to Detroit.
Chad Greenway, Mount Vernon, 2006. 17th overall to Minnesota.
Riley Reiff, Parkston, 2012. 23rd overall to Detroit.

042225-Dutton.John3.jpg — Rapid City’s John Dutton was the 5th overall pick in the 1974 NFL Draft.

As for the area colleges, South Dakota State currently has a three-year streak of beging represented in the draft, a streak that seems a longshot to reach four this weekend in Green Bay. While there are a handful of Jackrabbits on the NFL radar this year, many of whom will end up in a camp, there hasn’t been much buzz around them in mock drafts.

Same goes for USD, who ended a 10-year drought of draft picks last year when corner Myles Harden went in the seventh round to the Browns.

Here’s a look at the draft history of South Dakota’s college programs:

SDSU
Total Picks: 34
Highest pick: Lynn Boden, 1st round, 1975
Most recent: McCormick, Davis, 2024

USD cornerback Myles Harden competes at the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis on Sunday, March 3, 2024.

USD
Total picks: 18
Highest pick: John Kohler, 3rd round, 1970
Most recent pick: Harden, 2024

Augustana
Picks: 3
Highest pick: Bryan Schwartz, 2nd round, 1995
Most recent: Schwartz

USF
Total picks: 2
Highest pick: Pipkins, 3rd round, 2019
Most recent pick: Pipkins

NFL: Los Angeles Chargers at Tennessee Titans — Los Angeles Chargers offensive tackle Trey Pipkins III (79) catches a pass for a two-point conversion during the first half against the Tennessee Titans at on Sept. 17, 2023 at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tennessee.

Others
Yankton Colleg
Lyle Alzado, 4th round, 1971

Black Hills State
Mike Savoy, 9th round, 1971

South Dakota Tech
Maher Barakat, 15th round, 1970
Lars Ditlev, 13th round, 1974

The NFL Draft is this weekend in Green Bay. It will be televised on ABC, ESPN and NFL Network, and can be streamed on various platforms including ESPN+ and YouTubeTV.
The first round is set for Thursday at 7 p.m.
Rounds 2-3 are Friday, starting at 5 p.m.
Rounds 4-7 are Saturday starting at 11 a.m.

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SD Lottery Millionaire for Life winning numbers for March 1, 2026

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March 2, 2026

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The South Dakota Lottery offers multiple draw games for those aiming to win big.

Here’s a look at March 1, 2026, results for each game:

Winning Millionaire for Life numbers from March 1 drawing

10-11-12-35-56, Bonus: 04

Check Millionaire for Life payouts and previous drawings here.

Feeling lucky? Explore the latest lottery news & results

Are you a winner? Here’s how to claim your prize

Prizes of $100 or less: Can be claimed at any South Dakota Lottery retailer.
Prizes of $101 or more: Must be claimed from the Lottery. By mail, send a claim form and a signed winning ticket to the Lottery at 711 E. Wells Avenue, Pierre, SD 57501.
Any jackpot-winning ticket for Dakota Cash or Lotto America, top prize-winning ticket for Lucky for Life, or for the second prizes for Powerball and Mega Millions must be presented in person at a Lottery office. A jackpot-winning Powerball or Mega Millions ticket must be presented in person at the Lottery office in Pierre.

When are the South Dakota Lottery drawings held?

Powerball: 9:59 p.m. CT on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday.
Mega Millions: 10 p.m. CT on Tuesday and Friday.
Lucky for Life: 9:38 p.m. CT daily.
Lotto America: 9:15 p.m. CT on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.
Dakota Cash: 9 p.m. CT on Wednesday and Saturday.
Millionaire for Life: 10:15 p.m. CT daily.

This results page was generated automatically using information from TinBu and a template written and reviewed by a South Dakota editor. You can send feedback using this form.

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South Dakota High School Students Showcase Culinary Skills – Harrisburg Today

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March 1, 2026

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South Dakota High School Students Showcase Culinary Skills – Harrisburg Today

Published on Mar. 1, 2026

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The South Dakota ProStart® Invitational is an annual culinary competition where high school students from across the state showcase their cooking and restaurant management skills. This year, 12 schools will send a total of 60 talented students to Pierre to compete in events like cake decorating, culinary arts, and restaurant management. Winners will receive scholarships and the opportunity to advance to the National ProStart® Invitational in Baltimore, Maryland.

Why it matters

The ProStart® program is an important investment in developing South Dakota’s future culinary and hospitality industry leaders. By providing high school students with hands-on experience and the chance to compete at the state and national levels, the program helps cultivate the next generation of skilled chefs, restaurateurs, and food service professionals.

The details

The South Dakota ProStart® Invitational will take place on March 9-10, 2026 in Pierre. The competition kicks off on Monday, March 9th at 2:00 PM with a cake decorating contest. The more intense culinary arts and restaurant management competitions will be held on Tuesday, March 10th starting at 8:45 AM. Students will be judged on their technical skills, creativity, and business acumen as they compete for scholarships and a spot at the national competition.

The South Dakota ProStart® Invitational will take place on March 9-10, 2026.
The cake decorating competition will be held on Monday, March 9th at 2:00 PM.
The culinary arts and restaurant management competitions will take place on Tuesday, March 10th starting at 8:45 AM.

The players

Nathan Sanderson

Executive Director of the South Dakota Retailers Association, which administers the ProStart® program.

Florence

One of the 12 high schools sending students to compete in the South Dakota ProStart® Invitational.

Harrisburg

One of the 12 high schools sending students to compete in the South Dakota ProStart® Invitational.

Huron

One of the 12 high schools sending students to compete in the South Dakota ProStart® Invitational.

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One of the 12 high schools sending students to compete in the South Dakota ProStart® Invitational.

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What they’re saying

“ProStart® is an excellent way for us to invest in South Dakota’s future industry leaders. Our students are highly skilled and graduate workplace ready.”

— Nathan Sanderson, Executive Director of the South Dakota Retailers Association (b1027.com)

What’s next

The winners of the South Dakota ProStart® Invitational will advance to the National ProStart® Invitational in Baltimore, Maryland, where they will represent the state on a national stage.

The takeaway

The South Dakota ProStart® Invitational is a valuable program that helps cultivate the next generation of culinary and hospitality professionals in the state, providing high school students with hands-on experience, scholarships, and the opportunity to showcase their skills at the national level.

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3 takeaways from South Dakota State basketball’s revenge win over USD

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March 1, 2026

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3 takeaways from South Dakota State basketball’s revenge win over USD

BROOKINGS — The South Dakota State women’s basketball team got some payback on its in-state rival, knocking off South Dakota 82-49 in both teams’ final game of the regular season.

Here’s a few reasons the Jackrabbits got their get back.

Meyer with one final home masterpiece

The Senior Day festivities before the game clearly didn’t phase the South Dakota State seniors, especially star forward Brooklyn Meyer. She dominated from the first possession, scoring 12 points on 6-of-7 shooting in the first 10 minutes.

That start helped the Jackrabbits get out to a 27-8 lead through a quarter and basically put this thing on ice before it even got started.

Meyer was able to get post-up opportunities by flashing from the opposite block and spinning in front of the Coyote defenders, catching the ball in the mid-post and choosing to either attack with a post move or face and attack.

The senior also cut from elbow to block well, especially as she became the screener in the pick-and-roll more frequently.

Meyer added eight points in both the second and third quarters, and five in the fourth to close her career at First Bank & Trust Arena with a 33-point effort on 13-for-17 shooting.

Size proves to be an issue

This one encompasses both sides of the ball, as the Coyotes struggled mightily to handle South Dakota State’s size on either end of the floor.

Molly Joyce was the only South Dakota player to consistently find success, but that started way too late. Point guard Angelina Robles was constantly harassed and never got enough free space to work her magic, and the Coyotes eventually turned to contested jumpers as a way to get shots on the rim.

Joyce closed the game with 21 points for South Dakota, and Robles ended with 11.

It was the same defensive model North Dakota State used to great success, but the Jackrabbits kept the ‘Yotes in front for the most part and didn’t allow much deep dribble penetration.

South Dakota State’s length showed itself in a non-traditional way offensively, with the guards able to get their shots off frequently and in rhythm. The South Dakota guards tried to be active and available defensively, but the quick triggers didn’t let them be effective.

Meyer and Brooklyn Felchle also had a size advantage down low that helped a lot, and that showed itself in a more traditional sense. The duo got their shots up over smaller defenders, rebounded hard and disrupted shots in the paint.

Fox continues to ascend

Emilee Fox’s emergence for South Dakota State has come with this current seven-game winning streak. The sophomore has embraced her role as point guard, which coincidentally has increased her scoring output.

Fox ripped off four more 3-pointers, on only seven attempts, and dished out four assists, too.

Fox and Hadley Thul were tonight’s big-time contributors from deep on a night when Maddie Mathiowetz was particularly cold.

The sophomore point guard has added an element to this offense that it had needed in Summit League play, and the Jackrabbits might now be peaking at just the right time.

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