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Even though the Hawkeyes had a record-setting 2026 NFL Draft, that doesn't make it any easier for multiple Hawkeyes who weren't drafted. Seven Hawkeyes were sel

The journey isn't over for five Hawkeyes who didn't hear their names called on Draft night

The Bears selected Jones with the No. 57 overall pick in the second round, saying they felt "convicted" as a staff that he was their guy.

The Chicago Bears were 'smitten' with their second-round center out of Iowa

If there was one big theme from the 2026 NFL Draft, it is that the Pittsburgh Steelers LOVE drafting former Iowa Hawkeyes. The Steelers and Hawkeyes obviously s

Kaden Wetjen's unique response to being drafted by the Steelers will make you smile

The 2026 NFL Draft has come and gone, and it was a record-setting weekend for the Iowa Hawkeyes. Entering the Draft, 94 Hawkeyes have been selected during Kirk

A record-setting NFL Draft further adds to Kirk Ferentz's Hall-of-Fame legacy

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Dolphins Draft Iowa EDGE

📋 Max Llewellyn (No. 238 overall) ⭐ Listed at 6'5", 263 pounds 🎥 Watch his pass-rush moves

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TJ Hall Scouting Report

Iowa CB goes No. 219 overall

Cardinals Draft Iowa LB

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Seahawks Draft Iowa IOL

📋 Beau Stephens (No. 148 overall) 🤩 First-Team All-American 🎥 Watch 6'5", 315-pounder bully people

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Beau Stephens Scouting Report

Iowa IOL goes No. 148

In a bit of a surprise, Logan Jones was the first Hawkeye selected in the 2026 NFL Draft, going No. 57 overall. All the experts and fans were expecting Gennings

Logan Jones completed a rare bucket list item that he didn't even know he had

Steelers Draft Iowa WR

📋 Kaden Wetjen (No. 121 overall) 🔪 'Twitchy Swiss army knife' 🎥 Watch his versatility and return game

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Kaden Wetjen Scouting Report

Iowa WR goes No. 121

The Pittsburgh Steelers did what they had to do to land their guy at the tail end of the third round of the 2026 NFL Draft, striking up a trade with the Seattle

Pittsburgh Steelers did what had to be done to secure menacing Iowa OL Gennings Dunker

The Chicago Bears don't have to worry quite as much about the protection up front for quarterback Caleb Williams anymore. They took care of that with the select

Bears fans who are worried about Caleb Williams will absolutely love Logan Jones

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Full Gennings Dunker Scouting Report

Iowa OL goes No. 96 overall

Steelers Draft Viral Iowa OL

Gennings Dunker's look made him a combine star. Watch the 6'5'', 319-pounder bully opponents 🎥

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Bears OL Wins Ketchup for Life 😳

You read that correctly. Details of inaugural 'Mr. 57' here 📲

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Full Logan Jones Scouting Report

Iowa center goes No. 57

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📋 Logan Jones (No. 57 overall) ⭐ Compared to Tyler Linderbaum 🎥 See why he was a unanimous All-American

After a very busy spring, Iowa Football finally wraps up practices with an open practice this weekend. The open spring practice is an annual tradition that give

3 things for Iowa fans to watch out for during the Hawkeyes' open spring practice

The NFL Draft is officially here, with over 250 athletes hoping to hear their names called in Pittsburgh. Iowa has at least eight players who have the potential

Find someone who loves you as much as Gennings Dunker loves Hawkeye Football

Veteran defensive coordinator Phil Parker is not one to waste words, and when he compliments a player or group of players, that carries a lot of weight. Parker

One defensive group is putting long-time DC Phil Parker's mind at ease this spring

The Hawkeyes are ramping up practices before their spring football game this weekend. The spring game will give the fans and media a first look at the squad in

It wouldn't truly be an Iowa spring practice without an offensive lineman getting praised

With the 2026 NFL Draft just around the corner, multiple Hawkeyes anxiously await their fate. Eight Hawkeyes are projected to be selected in the Draft, further

Iowa Football 2026 NFL Draft hub: How to watch, who's heading where, and analysis

The NFL Draft is right around the corner, and over a handful of Hawkeyes have a chance to hear their names called in Pittsburgh! Kirk Ferentz has built a legacy

Kirk Ferentz's draft selection numbers are projected to go up during the 2026 NFL Draft

To say Kirk Ferentz and his staff have been elite at developing players might be one of the biggest understatements you will hear all year. The 2026 NFL Draft i

If you're a prospect with NFL aspirations, you should probably go to Iowa

The buzz surrounding quarterback Mark Gronowski has steadily grown since his performance at the East-West Shrine Bowl. Gronowski was slinging it all over the fi

There is growing belief that QB Mark Gronowski will achieve his NFL dreams

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Top Future NFL Draft Prospects to Watch in 2026 👀

Assessing the next group of players who look prime to make it to the next level ➡️

The 2026 NFL Draft is just days away, and multiple former Hawkeyes hope to hear their names called in Pittsburgh. One player that has been steadily rising since

ESPN's latest assertion about an Iowa LB proves just how good Phil Parker is

The 2026 NFL Draft is just a week away, and that means projections galore for all the talent hoping to hear their names called on draft night. One of those tale

Logan Jones' NFL destination is coming into focus, and it could be a perfect fit

What potential QB1 Jeremy Hecklinski lacks in actual game experience, he makes up for with raw talent and confidence. Hecklinski became Mark Gronowski's primary

Jeremy Hecklinski's latest assertion about the offense is welcome news for Hawkeye fans

While everyone has been distracted by the basketball transfer portal, Iowa Football has been grinding during spring practices. While nothing is usually decided

Hank Brown is only trying to control what he can control in his battle for starting QB

Don't look now, but Iowa Football potentially has the deepest running back room in the Big Ten. The group dealt with injuries to multiple players last season, i

Jay Norvell had some unique ways to describe the blossoming talent in the RB room

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NCAA FBS Proposes New Schedule

Oversight Committee recommended standardizing start date for all CFB teams at Week 0

The NCAA ruling against the Iowa Football program still has multiple parties up in arms over the decision. After it was determined that Kirk Ferentz and the Iow

A former Hawkeye went in on the NCAA after a brutal ruling against Iowa Football

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2026 NFL Draft Profile: Iowa OL Gennings Dunker

The man. The mullet. The next Iowa tackle moving inside?

Ferentz made illegal contact with then Michigan quarterback Cade McNamara. Iowa went 18-9 while McNamara was on the roster, but only the four wins from the 2023 season will be vacated.

Kirk Ferentz's big recruiting blunder has come back to bite Iowa Football once again

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CFP Reveals Updated Logo 👌

College Football Playoff drops 'refreshed' look with 'championship gold' details 📸

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What to Know About 'Viral' Draft Star

Iowa OL Gennings Dunker became a sensation at the combine

It is no secret that what the Iowa offensive line accomplished last season will go down as one of the best seasons by an OL unit in college football history. Ju

The Joe Moore Award winners were so good that even backups are testing off the charts

Crumb, a 2027 safety prospect from DeMatha Catholic High School in Hyattsville, MD is the latest defensive back to receive an offer from Phil Parker and the Iowa Football program.

Phil Parker wants to add another safety prospect with big upside to his defense

Offensive line coach George Barnett has been a godsend for the Iowa program since he joined in March 2021. During his tenure in Iowa City, stellar offensive lin

Iowa is trying to steal a top OL prospect from right under Nebraska's nose

It is still early in the spring, but one position battle will remain at the forefront of everyone's mind until an official decision is announced. After senior s

The highly-anticipated starting QB decision is still very much up in the air

There is no shortage of talent on Iowa Football's roster for this season, but one of the question marks heading into the spring and summer is the offensive line

Kade Pieper showcasing his versatility in the spring is exactly what Iowa needs

Iowa Football will be back sooner than you think! The Hawkeyes are still in the early stages of preparation for the 2026 season as Kirk Ferentz and the squad co

A first in-depth look at Iowa Football is coming sooner than you think

Diaz, a transfer from the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, was a prolific wide receiver for the Vaqueros last season and is showing he is ready to contribute right away.

A new Hawkeye WR is quickly showing defensive backs why he is called the 'Boogeyman'

Wins are coming in bunches for the Hawkeyes on the recruiting trail. Over the past week, Iowa has added three talented players to the 2027 recruiting class, inc

Some much-needed reinforcements are coming to the Iowa DL in 2027

More beef is coming to the offensive line in 2027! After the Iowa offensive line earned the Joe Moore Award, given to the best offensive line unit in college fo

Kirk Ferentz and the Hawkeyes added some OL depth to a growing 2027 recruiting class

When you know, you know, and that is certainly the case for a talented 2029 prospect that the Iowa Football program has stayed in constant contact with. Kirk Fe

Iowa wants to reel in a talented 2029 two-way player by creating a good early rapport

Iowa has been actively pursuing prospects who are under the radar at this stage in the recruitment process. The secondary and the offensive line have been the f

Phil Parker and Iowa are pushing for a ball-hawking safety to jumpstart the 2028 class

Kirk Ferentz and the football program have stayed active on the recruiting trail throughout spring practices, adding two talented players to a blossoming 2027 r

Iowa has entered the sweepstakes for a rising in-state star OL in the 2028 class

Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz is not well known for his sense of humor, but he will often say funny things without even trying. As spring practices continue, Fer

It's safe to say that Kirk Ferentz doesn't really care who Iowa plays next season

The Hawkeyes have a solid list of potential NFL Draft picks this year, but thankfully, one star defensive back decided not to be one of them. Iowa has at least

Early thoughts of entering the NFL Draft thankfully never became a reality for a star DB

One of the more interesting position battles to watch during Iowa's spring practices is at the quarterback position. With Mark Gronowski exhausting his eligibil

QB Jeremy Hecklinski's 'relentless' downfield approach is just what Iowa needs

It feels like just yesterday the Hawkeyes won the ReliaQuest Bowl, knocking off Vanderbilt to end the season. The 2025 season has come and gone, and Iowa is now

Kirk Ferentz is pushing for a rising in-state prospect to add to a growing 2027 class

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Wild CFB Private Jet Expenses ✈️

Alabama, Nebraska and Michigan all spent over $1M on private travel in 2025 (FOS)

Iowa ia partying like it's 1987 following a massive upset victory in the Sweet 16! The Hawkeyes' unbelievable winning streak in the NCAA Tournament continued wi

Riley Moss' hilarious dig at Nebraska is going viral after Iowa's stunning upset

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NCAA Eyeing Early CFB Start

Committee 'moving toward' making all teams begin season during Week 0 (The Athletic)

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Previewing the Hawkeyes matchup against Clemson

Ben McCollum and the Hawks are looking for their first NCAA Tournament victory since 2021

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2026 CFB Rule Changes 📜

Committee announces new rules and penalties around targeting, uniforms and more 📲

It is not often that Iowa doesn't secure a legacy prospect, especially on the defensive side of the football. Phil Parker has been a stalwart for the Iowa defen

Iowa's 2027 recruiting class took a hit after being snubbed by a legacy DL prospect

Iowa's revolving door at the running backs coach position has finally been filled, and he is getting a loaded running back room to start his tenure. After nine

Iowa's dynamic running back room is poised to take a leap forward in 2026

For the third time in three years, Iowa will have a new coach in charge of the running back room. Norvell has extensive college coaching experience and was a member of the Iowa football program

Iowa slammed the revolving door at RB coach shut with a veteran coach with program ties

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Hawkeyes advance in Big Ten Tournament with 75-64 win over Maryland

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A former stalwart and heavy-hitter in the Hawkeyes' secondary has carved out a nice career in the NFL. Before heading to the NFL, in 30 games (26 starts) for th

The New York Jets are strengthening their secondary by bringing in a former Hawkeye

For the second time in three years, a former Hawkeye star is headed to a new destination. The Iowa program accomplished a rare feat at the 2019 NFL Draft, getti

New Orleans finally landed a former Hawkeye tight end after pursuing him last summer

Linderbaum becomes the highest-paid center in the league after signing with the Raiders in free agency. Linderbaum played the first four years of his career in Baltimore before they declined his fifth-year option, allowing him to hit the open market.

The Raiders opened up the checkbook to make a former Hawkeye star a very rich man

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Hawkeyes 8th in Big Ten Tournament odds

The Michigan Wolverines are odds on favorites in Chicago

Way-Too-Early College Football Upset Picks for 2026

The NFL world was shocked by Pro Bowl center Drew Dalman's sudden retirement, leaving the Chicago Bears scrambling. The Bears experienced one of their best seas

Two former Hawkeyes the Chicago Bears must pursue after Drew Dalman's retirement

Jeremiyah Love️ and Sonny Styles headline offensive and defensive groups 📲

2026 All-Combine Teams ⚡

The second-year Hawkeye we believe to be at the top of their position ➡️

The Best Sophomores Going Into Next Season 🤩

Whether it was Gennings Dunker's flow, Karson Sharar's vertical leap, or Logan Jones' speed, the Hawkeyes showed out at the 2026 NFL Combine. Iowa sent nine rep

One Hawkeye's draft stock skyrocketed after a stellar NFL Combine performance

Gennings Dunker has been the talk of the college football world with his flowing red mullet and matching mustache. Dunker first popped up on everyone's radar fo

Gennings Dunker showed he can do more than just sport a glorious mullet at the Combine

What can't Logan Jones do? The Iowa center played on both the offensive and defensive line during his amateur career at Lewis Central High School in Council Blu

Iowa center Logan Jones showcased an unknown skill during the NFL Combine

Spencer Fano and the other top OL prospects showed out in Indy on Sunday 📲

Combine Day 4 Takeaways ✍️

When players join the Iowa program, they don't leave. The Iowa football program under Kirk Ferentz has earned a reputation as one of the best developmental prog

There was zero chance anyone was going to convince Gennings Dunker to leave Iowa

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NFL Combine Day 4 Recap 🔥

Offensive lineman Beau Stephens, like many Iowa players in the past, waited his turn to prove what he could do as a starter, and he took full advantage during h

Iowa OL Beau Stephens believes he will be remembered for one specific thing

Iowa OL's Unreal Mullet💈

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We can't say enough about what the Iowa offensive line did last season. The Hawkeyes finished the season with a 9-4 (6-3 Big Ten) record and had another success

Logan Jones called fellow OL Kade Pieper's progress 'absolutely crazy'

After being thrust into duty as a freshman, TJ Hall put the work in to become Iowa's best cover corner in his final season in Iowa City. Hall saw the field in e

TJ Hall's rough combine sets up the former Hawkeye star to prove doubters wrong

Stop me if you have heard this one before: a former Hawkeye has sneaky good athleticism. This is surely the case for former safety Xavier Nwankpa, who was one o

Xavier Nwankpa squashed any doubts about his athleticism with his Combine performance

There are multiple reasons former Hawkeye speedster Kaden Wetjen is known for his prowess in the return game. While Wetjen never really got his chance to shine

Kaden Wetjen is leaning into his return specialist role with a bold prediction

As with most kickers at some point in their career, Drew Stevens experienced all the highs and lows that come with the position. Stevens burst onto the scene as

Drew Stevens opened up on Iowa's development process and why it's the best in the biz

If Karson Sharar wasn't on the radar of many NFL Scouts and GMs, he is now. Sharar patiently waited his turn behind former Hawkeye star linebackers Jay Higgins

If Karson Sharar wasn't on the radar, he is now after a huge Combine performance