Cherokee and Cheyenne football players drafted to NFL
Two American Indian players were drafted by the NFL this year. Sam Bradford, a member of the Cherokee Nation of Oklahoma, was drafted by the St. Louis Rams. He was the first American Indian to win the Heisman Trophy. Levi Horn, a member of the Northern Cheyenne Tribe of Montana, was drafted by the Chicago Bears. Get the Story:
Rams take Cherokee Heisman winner Bradford with No. 1 pick (AP 4/26)
Pfahler signs with Titans, Horn joins Bears (The Missoulian 4/26) Related Stories:
Star Cherokee football player wins Heisman Trophy (12/15)
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