LAS VEGAS β For the first time in the modern seven-round draft era, multiple South Dakota State players have been announced as NFL Draft picks.
After running back Pierre Strong Jr. was selected in the fourth round,127th overall by the New England Patriots, Jackrabbit quarterback Chris Oladokun was among the final names called in the seventh and final round late Saturday afternoon.
πππππ ππππ πππππ@1Chrisoladokun0 is headed to the @steelers #NFLJacks x #GoJacks π°π pic.twitter.com/pItFUDTcT6
— SDSU Football (@GoJacksFB) April 30, 2022
The Pittsburgh Steelers chose Oladokun with the 241st overall pick, making the signal caller the seventh quarterback taken. Pittsburgh also took the first quarterback of the draft, selecting Kenny Pickett with the 20th overall selection in the first round.
Oladokun spent one season in Brookings following prior stops at South Florida and Samford. As a Jackrabbit, Oladokun helped guide SDSU to a national semifinal berth in 2021 while throwing for 3,164 yards and 25 touchdowns to seven interceptions on 62.3% completion percentage.
