The Big 12 finally had a player taken in the NFL draft, and then had another on the very next pick. Iowa State running back Breece Hall, a two-time All-American and the conference's offensive player of the year in 2021, was taken with the fourth pick of the second round, 36th overall, by the Jets. New York traded up with the Giants to get Hall. On the very next pick, the Big 12\u2032s defensive player of the year was selected. The Texans landed defensive back Jalen Pitre from Baylor. The Big 12 was the only Power Five conference not to have a player selected during the first round.\u00a0