A trio of ex-South Dakota college starts had their most productive games of the season in Week 12.
Former USF pass-rusher Dennis Gardeck was a menace for Jacksonville, notching 1.5 sacks and six tackles, as well as four hits on Arizona quarterback Jacoby Brissett, while Myles Harden, the former USD Coyote cornerback, made five tackles for the Browns in a win over the Raiders that was highlighted by Shedeur Sanders' first NFL start at quarterback.
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And former Jackrabbit Isaiah Stalbird continued to earn more and more playing time for the Saints, finishing second on the team with five tackles in their loss to the Falcons, including his first career sack.
NFL: New Orleans Saints Training Camp
New Orleans Saints linebacker Isaiah Stalbird (44) participates during training camp on July 28, 2025 at Ochsner Sports Performance Center in Metairie, La.
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Here's how the rest of South Dakota's NFL'ers did this week:
Jack Cochrane, LB, Chiefs (USD)
Had one tackle in the Chiefs' win over the Colts.
Isaiah Davis, RB, Jets (SDSU)
Had four carries for seven yards in the Jets' loss to Baltimore.
Dennis Gardeck, LB, Jaguars (USF)
Had 1.5 sacks and six tackles in the Jags' win over the Cardinals.
Dallas Goedert, TE, Eagles (Britton-Hecla/SDSU)
Caught two passes for 20 yards in the Eagles' loss to Dallas.
CJ Ham, RB, Vikings (Augustana)
Played 14 snaps on offense and 17 on special teams in the Vikings' loss to the Packers.
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Myles Harden, CB, Browns (USD)
Had five tackles in the Browns' win over the Raiders.
Amar Johnson, RB, Chargers (SDSU)
The Chargers were idle.
Mason McCormick, G, Steelers (SF Roosevelt/SDSU)
Started and played all 72 snaps in the Steelers' loss to the Bears.
Trey Pipkins, OL, Chargers (USF)
The Chargers were idle.
Christian Rozeboom, LB, Panthers (SDSU)
Was inactive due to injury in Carolina's loss to San Francisco on Monday night.
Isaiah Stalbird, LB, Saints (SDSU)
Had five tackles and a sack in the Saints' loss to the Falcons.
Pierre Strong, RB, Packers (SDSU)
Was active against the Vikings but did not play.
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Grey Zabel, G, Seahawks (Pierre)
Started at guard and played 48 offensive snaps in the Seahawks' win over the Titans.
On injured reserve:
Tucker Kraft, TE, Packers (Timber Lake/SDSU)
Tip Reiman, TE, Cardinals (SF O'Gorman)
On practice squads:
Nash Hutmacher, DL, Bucs, Oacoma (Chamberlain HS)
Chris Oladokun, QB, Chiefs, SDSU
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.