Pierre Strong was drafted No. 127 overall by the New England Patriots in the 2022 NFL Draft out of South Dakota State. 46 regular-season games · 4 career approximate value
2022 NFL Draft · Rd 4, Pick 22 · #127 overall
Pierre Strong South Dakota State Draft
Pierre Strong was drafted No. 127 overall by the New England Patriots in the 2022 NFL Draft out of South Dakota State. 46 regular-season games · 4 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #127
- Round
- 4
- Draft class
- 2022
- NFL games
- 46
- Career AV
- 49th at South Dakota State
The pick
How Pierre Strong came off the board in 2022.
- Position
- Running back RB
- Measurables
- 5'11" · 207 lbs
- Hometown
- Little Rock, AR
- Pre-draft board
- No. 143 prospect63.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
46 regular-season games · 4 career approximate value
- Games played
- 46
- Career approximate value
- 49th among South Dakota State picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 125% of career value
- Final season
- 20242 years after the draft
Around pick 127
Who came off the board on either side of Pierre Strong.
Texas Tech
LSU
Iowa State
Wisconsin · 2× Pro Bowl
South Dakota State in the 2022 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other RB picks from South Dakota State
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Pierre Strong in the 2022 NFL Draft
Pierre Strong is a Running back out of South Dakota State selected No. 127 overall by the New England Patriots in the 2022 NFL Draft. 46 regular-season games · 4 career approximate value South Dakota State has produced 13 NFL draft picks since 1980.
Where this data comes from
Pick order and career outcomes come from the nflverse draft archive; position, measurables, and conference at the time of the draft come from the college feed. Career columns stay empty until a player logs regular-season snaps.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Pierre Strong drafted?
Pierre Strong was selected No. 127 overall by the New England Patriots in the 2022 NFL Draft (Rd 4, Pick 22). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2022/pierre-strong.
What college did Pierre Strong play for?
Pierre Strong played college football at South Dakota State in the MVFC. See every South Dakota State draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/south-dakota-state-jackrabbits.
How did Pierre Strong's NFL career turn out?
46 regular-season games · 4 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2022/pierre-strong.