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LA Chargers Draft Trey Pipkins of the University of Sioux Falls

Picture of Trey Pipkins playing football at USF

With the 91st pick in the National Football League draft, the Los Angeles Chargers selected Trey Pipkins, offensive tackle from the University of Sioux Falls.

LA Chargers General Manager Tom Telesco discussed what he liked out of the elite level offenisve lineman.

Pipkins is a native of Apple Valley, Minnesota, but since coming to USF, he’s made quite an impact.

According to Matt Zimmer of the Argus Leader, Pipkins has only allowed one sack the past two seasons for the Cougars. He’s also a two-time All-NSIC first team member.

Pipkins is the second player in University of Sioux Falls history to get drafted – the last coming in 1994 (Brian Hansen – Punter).

Nate Wek is currently the sports content producer and sports and rec beat reporter for South Dakota Public Broadcasting. He is a graduate of South Dakota State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Journalism Broadcasting and a minor in Leadership. From 2010-2013 Nate was the Director of Gameday Media for the Sioux Falls Storm (Indoor Football League) football team. He also spent 2012 and 2013 as the News and Sports Director of KSDJ Radio in Brookings, SD. Nate, his wife Sarah, and three sons, Braxan, Jordy, and Anders live in Canton, SD.