South Dakotans in the NFL, Week 7

NFL: Houston Texans at Green Bay Packers — Green Bay Packers tight end Tucker Kraft (85) celebrates his touchdown reception during the second quarter of their game against the Houston Texans on Oct. 20, 2024 at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin.

By Matt Zimmer

October 21, 2024 at 11:50 PM

PITTSBURGH — Another productive week for former Jackrabbits in the NFL.

Mason McCormick and Isaiah Davis were on opposite sides of the field in the Steelers' Sunday night win over the Jets, with McCormick playing well in another start at right guard and Davis snapping off a 12-yard run and making an impact on special teams.

Meanwhile Tucker Kraft made a highlight-reel catch for a touchdown and Christian Rozeboom continued to rack up tackles for the Rams.

Here's how the rest of the NFL's South Dakotans did in Week 7.

Jack Cochrane, LB, Kansas City, USD
Got on the field for 20 plays, all on special teams, in the Chiefs' win over the 49ers.

Isaiah Davis, RB, New York Jets, SDSU
Carried once for 12 yards, returned three kickoffs for 69 yards and had one special teams tackle in the Jets' loss to the Steelers.

Dennis Gardeck, LB, Arizona, USF
Had three tackles in the Cardinals' 17-15 Monday night win over the Chargers.

Dallas Goedert, TE, Philadelphia, SDSU/Britton-Hecla
Did not play in the Eagles' win over the Giants due to injury.

CJ Ham, FB, Minnesota, Augustana
Played 10 offensive snaps and 20 on special teams in the Vikings' loss to the Lions, recording one tackle.

Tucker Kraft, TE, Green Bay, SDSU/Timber Lake
Had three catches for 33 yards and a touchdown in the Packers' win over the Texans.

NFL: New York Jets at Pittsburgh Steelers — Pittsburgh Steelers offensive guard Mason McCormick blocks while Steelers quarterback Russell Wilson (3) throws pass under pressure by New York Jets defensive tackle Leonard Taylor III (96) during the second quarter at Acrisure Stadium on Oct. 20, 2024 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Mason McCormick, G, Pittsburgh, SDSU/SF Roosevelt
Started and played all 68 offensive snaps in the Steelers' win over the Jets.

Trey Pipkins, G, LA Chargers, USF
Started at right guard for the Chargers in their loss to the Cardinals on Monday night.

Tip Reiman, TE, Arizona, SF O'Gorman
Had one catch for one yard but played extensively in the Cardinals' Monday night win over the Chargers.

Christian Rozeboom, LB, LA Rams, SDSU
Had six tackles in the Rams' win over the Raiders.

NFL: Green Bay Packers at Los Angeles Rams — Los Angeles Rams linebacker Christian Rozeboom (56) dives to tackle Green Bay Packers tight end Tucker Kraft (85) during the third quarter on Oct. 6, 2024 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California.

Pierre Strong, RB, Cleveland, SDSU
Played 42 offensive snaps and had three carries for six yards and one catch for nine yards in the Browns loss to the Bengals.

On injured reserve
Myles Harden, CB, Cleveland, USD

On practice squads
Kameron Cline, DL, Buffalo, USD
Blake Larson, OL, LA Rams, Augsutana/Brandon Valley
Brock Mogensen, LB, Dallas, USD
Isaiah Stalbird, LB, New Orleans, SDSU

By Matt Zimmer

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.

South Dakotans in the NFL, Week 7

Mason McCormick and Isaiah Davis share the field in Steelers' Sunday night win over the Jets