With Pierre Strong Jr. and Chris Oladokun hearing their names called in this year's NFL Draft, it piqued my interest as to how many and where former Jackrabbits and Coyotes have been drafted in the past.
Welcome to the USFL, Augustana Football. On Wednesday afternoon, Augustana alum Jake Lacina was the first center selected in the draft, with the first pick of the 20th round. Lacina was taken by the New Jersey Generals.
The USFL, a long defunct professional football league, is set to make it's return this Spring. The original USFL, which existed for just three seasons from 1983 to 1985, is back in a new 8-team format. Here's all you need to know about the new league that will be on full display this Spring.