Pierre Strong Jr. Bio
Pierre Strong Jr. is an American football running back from Little Rock, Arkansas. As of September 22, 2026, the Green Bay Packers list him on their player roster. He previously played for the New England Patriots and Cleveland Browns after entering the NFL from South Dakota State. The Packers list Strong at 5 feet 11 inches and identify him as a running back. He was born on December 10, 1998, and attended McClellan High School in Little Rock.
Strong established himself at South Dakota State as an explosive, productive runner and team captain. He earned first-team All-America recognition from The Associated Press in 2021 and received multiple Missouri Valley Football Conference honors during his college career. The Jackrabbits’ official biography describes him as a major contributor who combined straight-line acceleration with big-play ability and also contributed as a receiver.
The Patriots selected Pierre Strong Jr. in the fourth round of the 2022 NFL Draft with the 127th overall pick. New England traded him to Cleveland on August 27, 2023, for offensive lineman Tyrone Wheatley Jr. Strong later joined Green Bay, signing with the Packers’ practice squad on September 8, 2025. His profile has centered on burst, open-field speed, vision and versatility as a runner, receiver and kick-return option.
- Position
- RB
- Height
- 5-11
- Weight
- 215 lbs
- College
- South Dakota State
- Hometown
- Little Rock, AR
- Experience
- 2
- Arm length
- 32
- Hand size
- 9 1/4