John Pica’s jackknife versatility makes him a sneaky-valuable Jackrabbit
John Pica entered South Dakota State in 2026 as a 6-4, 280-pound senior with a rare background: all-GPAC honors at Dakota Wesleyan, a NAIA-to-FCS jump, and a coach-driven hybrid role that let him line up as a blocking tight end/offensive lineman. Reliable reports say he logged 400 snaps in 2025 and was in contention for a starting right tackle job heading into 2026, which tells you he’s more than a filler piece—he’s a plug-and-play trench chess piece with real grit, flexibility, and value for a contender.
