SIOUX FALLS — Week 1 in the NFL is in the books. Tucker Kraft scored the Packers first touchdown of the season and Dallas Goedert had a productive game in the Eagles' Thursday night rivalry win over the Cowboys.
Here's a closer look at how they and the rest of the NFL's South Dakota alumni performed in their respective season openers:
Jack Cochrane, LB, Chiefs (USD)
Played 21 snaps on special teams and five on defense, notching one tackle in the Chiefs' Friday nigth loss to the Chargers.
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Isaiah Davis, RB, Jets (SDSU)
Rushed for 18 yards on two carries and had a tackle on special teams in the Jets' loss to the Steelers.
NFL: Seattle Seahawks at New York Jets
New York Jets running back Isaiah Davis (32) is pushed out of bounds by Seattle Seahawks safety Rayshawn Jenkins (2) during the second half on Sunday, Dec. 1, 2024 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J.
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Myles Harden, CB, Browns (USD)
Played 19 downs on defense and six on special teams, recording three tackles in the Browns' loss to the Bengals.
Dennis Gardeck, LB, Jaguars (USF)
Started and made two tackles in the Jags' win over the Panthers.
Dallas Goedert, TE, Eagles (Britton-Hecla/SDSU)
Had a team-high seven catches for 44 yards in Philly's Thursday night win over Dallas.
Tucker Kraft, TE, Packers (Timber Lake/SDSU)
Caught two passes for 16 yards including a 15-yard touchdown in the Packers' win over the Lions. Also had one rushing attempt for three yards.
Mason McCormick, G, Steelers (SF Roosevelt/SDSU)
Started and played all 56 offensive snaps in the Steelers' win over the Jets.
Trey Pipkins, OL, Chargers (USF)
Started and played all 65 offensive snaps at right tackle in the Chargers' win over the Chiefs.
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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.
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Tip Reiman, TE, Cardinals (SF O'Gorman)
Started and played 34 offensive snaps, catching one pass for 10 yards, in the Cards' win over New Orleans.
Christian Rozeboom, LB, Panthers (SDSU)
Started and made eight tackles in Carolina's loss to Jacksonville.
Isaiah Stalbird, LB, Saints (SDSU)
Played 22 snaps on special teams and recorded two tackles in the Saints' loss to the Cardinals.
Grey Zabel, G, Seahawks (Pierre)
Started at guard and played all 52 offensive snaps in the Seahawks' loss to the 49ers.
On injured reserve:
CJ Ham, FB, Vikings (Augustana)
On practice squads:
Nash Hutmacher, DL, Bucs, Oacoma (Chamberlain HS)
Amar Johnson, RB, Chargers, SDSU
Chris Oladokun, QB, Chiefs, SDSU
Mike Reid, DB, Panthers, USD
Dalys Beanum, CB, Saints, SDSU
JJ Galbreath, TE, Steelers, USD
Pierre Strong, RB, Packers, SDSU
Matt Zimmer
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.