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The Daily Iowan

The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

Iowa defensive back Geno Stone goes up for an interception during a football game between Iowa and Michigan at the Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor, Michigan on Saturday, October 5, 2019. The Wolverines defeated the Hawkeyes 10-3.

Geno Stone selected by Baltimore Ravens in seventh round of NFL Draft

Robert Read, Sports Editor April 25, 2020

Hall of Fame safety Ed Reed was one of the players Geno Stone looked up to when he was growing up. Now, Stone is headed to the Baltimore Ravens, Reed's former team. The Ravens selected Stone in...

Iowa defensive back Michael Ojemudia runs back an interception during a football game between Iowa and Rutgers at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, September 7, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Scarlet Knights, 30-0.

Ojemudia selected by Denver Broncos in third round

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor April 24, 2020

The third Hawkeye is off the board in the 2020 NFL Draft. Cornerback Michael Ojemudia was selected by the Denver Broncos in the third round with the 77th overall pick on Friday. He will join former...

Iowa defensive end A.J. Epenesa displays his Defensive MVP award to his family during the Holiday Bowl game between Iowa and USC at SDCCU Stadium on Friday, Dec. 27, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Trojans, 49-24.

Epenesa selected by Buffalo Bills in second round of 2020 NFL Draft

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor April 24, 2020

The second Hawkeye in the 2020 NFL Draft is off the board. After the Tampa Bay Buccaneers selected offensive tackle Tristan Wirfs with the 13th pick in the draft on Thursday, the Buffalo Bills picked...

Wirfs embraces Tampa Bay destination

Wirfs embraces Tampa Bay destination

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor April 24, 2020

When Thursday came around, Tristan Wirfs rolled out the red carpet. With NFL Draft festivities that were supposed to take place in Las Vegas canceled, Wirfs wanted to make a gesture to make his...

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,...