DETROIT, Mich.—South Dakota defensive back Myles Harden was drafted in the seventh round by the Cleveland Browns Saturday on day three of the NFL Draft.
 
Harden is the first Coyote to be drafted since Tyler Starr in 2014. Harden's the 17th Coyote to be drafted into the NFL in program history (full list below).
 
"I am unbelievably excited for Myles," said South Dakota head football coach Bob Nielson. "He's an outstanding young man who became a true leader in our program. I look forward to following his career in the NFL."
 
Harden was pick No. 227 overall and the fifth player drafted by the Browns.
 
"I could not be prouder of Myles," said South Dakota defensive coordinator Travis Johansen. "His dedication and focus on developing as one of the toughest, most disciplined players in America has put him in a position to compete as one of the best football players in the world. Cleveland just picked a competitive professional who will impact their organization on the field and in their locker room. Coyote Nation will all be Browns fans this fall!"
 
Hailing from Miami Gardens, Florida, Harden was a consensus FCS All-American on the gridiron this fall. He was a first-team all-MVFC cornerback and one of two FCS players named as semifinalists for the National Comeback Player of the Year. In advance of the Draft, Harden participated in both the East-West Shrine Bowl and the NFL Combine.
 
South Dakota All-Time NFL Draft Selections
Year    Round No.      Player                                     Pos.     Team
1950     21        269       Howard Blumhardt                    RB        Chicago Cardinals
1954     14        160       Ordell Braase                            DL        Baltimore Colts
1957     25        299       Carl Johnson                             RB        Detroit Lions
1958     10        117       Ray Schamber                           DE        Baltimore Colts
1958     14        158       Harry Hauffe                             OT        Green Bay Packers
1970     3          63        John Kohler                               OL        Denver Broncos
1972     9          213       Gene Macken                            OT        St. Louis Cardinals
1974     10        258       Johnny Vann                             DB        Washington Redskins
1979     12        318       Bill Moats                                  DB        Green Bay Packers
1980     10        272       Ben Long                                  LB        Miami Dolphins
1982     10        258       Craig Austin                              LB        Seattle Seahawks
1986     9          232       Mike Slaton                               DB        Minnesota Vikings
1986     11        300       Chul Schwanke                          RB        Los Angeles Rams
1990     10        252       Dave Elle                                  TE        Phoenix Cardinals
2012     6          193       Tom Compton                           OL        Washington Redskins
2014     7          255       Tyler Starr                                LB        Atlanta Falcons
2024     7          227       Myles Harden                            DB        Cleveland Browns