The Augustana Vikings continue to be a dominant force in the DII college football ranks, and that success has continued to propel the program's stars to opportunities at the next level.
NFL opportunities come in many different forms, and thus far, four different South Dakota Coyote alumni have earned a shot in the league this offseason.
There are years when a few area college athletes hear their names called on draft day, and others when many of the pro opportunities may come via undrafted free agency.
The Minnesota Vikings entered the 2025 NFL Draft with a league-low 4 total draft picks and ended up making five and acquiring a veteran backup quarterback via trade.
If Aaron Jones has it his way in Minnesota this season, he and young quarterback JJ McCarthy will be spending a lot of time together on the field in leading roles for the Vikings.