SEMO wide receiver Ryan Flournoy selected in NFL Draft Saturday

CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO (KBSI) — Southeast Missouri wide receiver Ryan Flournoy was selected by the Dallas Cowboys in the sixth round of the 2024 NFL Draft on Saturday.

A native of Hazel Crest, Illinois, Flournoy was the 216th overall pick in this year’s draft. He became the highest pick in SEMO football history and is the Redhawks’ 16th player drafted all-time.

In two seasons as a starting receiver at SEMO, Flournoy had 118 receptions for 1,823 yards with 13 touchdowns. He finished his career ranked 8th among the school’s career leaders in receiving yards and tied for 9th in receiving touchdowns. Flournoy was a two-time first team big south-OVC Association selection as well.

Flournoy was just the second SEMO player in the Reese’s Senior Bowl, and only the third player in program history to go to the NFL Combine. He is the first SEMO player ever drafted by the Cowboys.