Tucker Kraft continues to establish himself as one of the NFL's best tight ends in just his third year in the league.
The Timber Lake native and former South Dakota State Jackrabbit had another five catches in a win over Arizona on Sunday, including his fourth touchdown of the season.
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Kraft now has 23 catches for 326 yards on the year, after catching 50 balls for 707 yards and seven touchdowns last year. Kraft is averaging a career-high 54.3 yards per game, currently on pace to catch more than 60 passes and approach the 1,000 yard mark.
Here's how the rest of the NFL's South Dakotans performed in Week 7.
Jack Cochrane, LB, Chiefs (USD)
Saw the field for 10 defensive snaps and 15 plays on special teams but did not record any statistics in the Chiefs' win over the Raiders.
Isaiah Davis, RB, Jets (SDSU)
Rushed for 10 yards on two carries and caught two passes for 22 yards in the Jets' loss to Carolina.
CJ Ham, RB, Vikings (Augustana)
Had one catch for five yards in the Vikings' loss to the Eagles.
Myles Harden, CB, Browns (USD)
Recorded four tackles, one for loss, with a pass defensed, in the Browns' win over the Dolphins.
Dennis Gardeck, LB, Jaguars (USF)
Had one tackle in the Jags' loss to the Rams.
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Dallas Goedert, TE, Eagles (Britton-Hecla/SDSU)
Caught three passes for 18 yards in the Eagles' win over the Vikings.
Tucker Kraft, TE, Packers (Timber Lake/SDSU)
Caught five passes for 58 yards and a touchdown in the Packers' win over the Cardinals.
Mason McCormick, G, Steelers (SF Roosevelt/SDSU)
Started and played all 57 snaps in the Steelers' loss to the Bengals.
Trey Pipkins, OL, Chargers (USF)
Was inactive due to an injury.
Christian Rozeboom, LB, Panthers (SDSU)
Had seven tackles in the Panthers' win over the Jets.
Isaiah Stalbird, LB, Saints (SDSU)
Played six snaps on defense and 22 on special teams but did not record any statistics in the Saints' loss to the Bears.
Grey Zabel, G, Seahawks (Pierre)
Started at guard and played all 72 offensive snaps in the Seahawks' win over the Texans.
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On injured reserve:
Tip Reiman, TE, Cardinals (SF O'Gorman)
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
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.