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The Daily Iowan

The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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Iowa OL Tristan Wirfs defends QB Nate Stanley during the Iowa football vs. Penn State game in Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019. The Nittany Lions defeated the Hawkeyes 17-12.

Tristan Wirfs selected No. 13 overall by Tampa Bay Buccaneers in NFL Draft

Robert Read, Sports Editor April 23, 2020

Goodbye Mount Vernon, hello Tampa Bay. Former Hawkeye offensive tackle Tristan Wirfs has been selected with the No. 13 pick in the 2020 NFL Draft by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Buccaneers traded...

Iowa offensive lineman Tristan Wirfs cheers during the Iowa vs. Northwestern football game at Ryan Field on Saturday, October 26, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wildcats 20-0.

2020 Daily Iowan NFL Mock Draft

Pete Ruden and Robert Read April 22, 2020

1. Bengals — Joe Burrow, QB, LSU This is a no-brainer for the Bengals. Then again, it’s the Bengals. 2. Redskins — Chase Young, Edge, Ohio State The Redskins boast depth on the edge, but Young...

Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz smiles after the win during the Holiday Bowl game between Iowa and USC at SDCCU Stadium on Friday, Dec. 27, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Trojans, 49-24.

Looking back at Iowa’s most notable draft steals under Kirk Ferentz

Robert Read, Sports Editor April 21, 2020

Former Iowa offensive tackle Tristan Wrifs won’t have to wait long to hear his name called on the first night of the 2020 NFL Draft. Former Hawkeye edge rusher A.J. Epenesa should be off the board...

Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley calls out assignments during the 2019 SDCCU Holiday Bowl between Iowa and USC in San Diego on Friday, Dec. 27, 2019. This was Stanley's final game in an Iowa uniform.

Nate Stanely putting in work ahead of NFL Draft

Robert Read, Sports Editor April 21, 2020

There’s not a lot of down time for prospects leading up to the NFL Draft — especially for a quarterback. Former Iowa signal caller Nate Stanley has found that out first hand throughout his preparation...

Iowa T.J. Hoeckenson walks back onto the field during Iowa's game against Illinois at Memorial Stadium in Champaign on Saturday, Nov. 17, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Fighting Illini 63-0.

Looking back at Iowa’s first-round draft picks under Kirk Ferentz

Robert Read, Sports Editor April 20, 2020

Under head coach Kirk Ferentz, who took over the Iowa football program in 1999, the Hawkeyes have been among the best programs in the Big Ten at producing NFL players. That includes top-level prospects....

Iowa defensive back Michael Ojemudia prepares for a tackle during the football game against Illinois on Saturday, November 23, 2019.

Iowa prepares Ojemudia for NFL career

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor April 20, 2020

  When Michael Ojemudia visited Iowa in high school, the Hawkeyes gave the best they had in terms of a tour host: Desmond King. The same player who recorded 14 interceptions in his college...

Iowa defensive back Geno Stone sprints during Iowa's practice at San Diego Mesa College on Tuesday, December 24, 2019. The team will have another practice on Thursday, the day before the Holiday Bowl game.

Former Hawkeye safety Geno Stone ‘ready’ to play in NFL

Robert Read, Sports Editor April 19, 2020

In the weeks following Iowa’s victory in the Holiday Bowl, Hawkeye safety Geno Stone was taking a ride with his childhood friend and current safety for the Indianapolis Colts, Malik Hooker, that...

Iowa offensive lineman Tristan Wirfs cheers during the Iowa vs. Northwestern football game at Ryan Field on Saturday, October 26, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wildcats 20-0.

Experts predict landing spots for Hawkeyes ahead of NFL Draft

Robert Read, Sports Editor April 15, 2020

The kickoff to the 2020 NFL Draft is a week away, which means five Iowa players are that much closer to making it into professional football. Now being held virtually instead of in Las Vegas, Nevada,...

Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz walks to a huddle during a game against Wisconsin at Camp Randall Stadium on Saturday, November 9, 2019. The Hawkeyes were defeated by the Badgers 24-22. Iowa will stay at 3rd place in the Big Ten west.

Ferentz discusses the return of football season

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor April 15, 2020

Iowa football head coach Kirk Ferentz hasn't been without spring football since 1979. But that's where he finds himself now with the 2020 football season in question. Instead, Ferentz has been caught...

Iowa defensive end Chauncey Golston tackles Northwestern quarter back Aidan Smith during a game against Northwestern at Ryan Field on Saturday, October 26, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wildcats 20-0. The Hawkeyes had a total of 63 tackles.

Depth chart breakdown: Iowa football’s defense

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor April 10, 2020

The Hawkeye defense will go through a transition as it heads into 2020. Gone are the days of A.J. Epenesa, Geno Stone, and Michael Ojemudia. Instead, Iowa will see some players who have experience —...

University of Iowa athletic director Gary Barta discusses former Iowa basketball player Megan Gustafson's career during the retirement ceremony for her number 10 jersey following the Iowa women's basketball game against Michigan State University on Sunday, Jan. 26, 2020 at Caver-Hawkeye Arena. The Hawkeyes defeated the Spartans, 74-57.

Iowa AD Gary Barta anticipates financial changes within athletic department amid COVID-19

Robert Read, Sports Editor April 9, 2020

On a Thursday video conference, Iowa Athletic Director Gary Barta said he expects pay cuts and budgetary restrictions within the athletic department stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic. Barta said...

Iowa wideout Ihmir Smith-Marsette celebrates a kick-return touchdown during the 2019 SDCCU Holiday Bowl between Iowa and USC in San Diego on Friday, Dec. 27, 2019. Smith-Marsette won Offensive MVP for the game.

Depth chart breakdown: Iowa football’s offense

Robert Read, Sports Editor April 8, 2020

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Iowa football is not getting the type of spring preparation it is accustomed to. The starting offense for Kirk Ferentz and the Hawkeyes will have several key contributors...