South Dakota back who flashed early burst, but current 2026 role is unclear
Noah Pearl’s South Dakota profile shows a true freshman RB who got early run in 2011, including 7 carries for 35 yards against Western Illinois, hinting at decent burst and trust from the staff. The big caveat: publicly available current team pages and recent roster data don’t clearly show an active 2026 production profile for him, so there isn’t enough verified evidence to sell him as a current impact piece. If you want a high-upside, physical depth option with some historical game action, he’s intriguing; if you need proven 2026 production, the tape and stats trail is thin.
