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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 tight end T.J. Hockenson celebrates after catching a touchdown pass during the Iowa/Ohio State football game in Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 4, 2017. The Hawkeyes defeated the Buckeyes in a storming fashion, 55-24. (Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

Hockenson selected by Detroit Lions with pick No. 8

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor April 25, 2019

T.J. Hockenson became the first Hawkeye to hear his name called in the 2019 NFL Draft, as the Detroit Lions selected the tight end with the No. 8 pick. He is just the fourth tight end selected in the...

Iowa tight end Noah Fant celebrates scoring a touchdown during Iowa's game against Illinois at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Illinois, on Saturday, Nov. 17, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Fighting Illini 63-0.

The Daily Iowan’s first-round NFL mock draft

Adam Hensley and Pete Ruden April 24, 2019

1. Arizona — Kyler Murray, QB, Oklahoma Murray showed he was a game-changer with Oklahoma. Arizona needs a game-changer. 2. San Francisco — Nick Bosa, DE, Ohio State No-brainer here. Bosa is the...

Iowa's Noah Fant and TJ Hockenson celebrate a touchdown during a football game between Iowa and Wisconsin on Saturday, Sept. 22, 2018. The Badgers defeated the Hawkeyes, 28-17.

T.J. Hockenson, Noah Fant seek to make history

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor April 24, 2019

T.J. Hockenson and Noah Fant will try to make history as they take the stage at First and Broadway in Nashville, Tennessee, for the NFL Draft. The tandem of Hawkeyes could very well become the first pair...

Iowa defensive back Amani Hooker intercepts a Maryland pass during a football game between Iowa and Maryland in Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, October 20, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Terrapins, 23-0.

Hawkeye football’s Hooker set to join NFL defensive back ranks

Adam Hensley, Pregame Editor April 23, 2019

The Iowa football program has a long-standing history of churning out defensive backs for the NFL,as scouts and general managers at the next level are well aware. Since 2012, five Hawkeye defensive backs...

Iowa defensive end A.J. Epenesa (94) celebrates a sack during the game between Iowa and Wisconsin at Camp Randall Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2017. The Hawkeyes fell to the Badgers 38-14. (Ben Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Hawkeye football looks to dominate in the trenches

Pete Mills, Assistant Sports Editor April 23, 2019

One of the Iowa football program’s most pervasive assets has always been its defensive and offensive lines. As defensive coordinator Phil Parker and offensive coordinator Brian Ferentz spoke on the...

Iowa's Anthony Nelson sacks NIU quarterback Marcus Childers during the Iowa/NIU football game at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, September 1, 2018. The Hawkeyes lead the Huskies, 3-0, at halftime.

NFL Draft Profile: Anthony Nelson

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor April 22, 2019

Look at the Big Ten statistical leaders from the 2017 season, and under “sacks,” Iowa fans will see something familiar: Anthony Nelson, 8. Check the 2018 stats now, and something similar happens toward...

Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley throws a pass during the Outback Bowl game between Iowa and Mississippi State at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida on Tuesday, January 1, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Bulldogs 27-22.

Stanley to throw out first pitch at Banks Field on Saturday

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor April 18, 2019

Iowa football quarterback Nate Stanley is trading in his football for a baseball for one day this weekend. The soon-to-be senior signal caller will throw out the first pitch before Iowa baseball’s...

Iowa wide receiver Brandon Smith makes a leaping catch during Iowa's game against Nebraska at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Friday, November 23, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Huskers 31-28.

Hawkeye football focuses on air attack

Jordan Zuniga, Sports Reporter April 16, 2019

Spring practice is heating up on the offensive side of the ball. The air attack – as well as defending it – took center stage in Iowa City this week. Receivers and Stanley in sync One of the...

Iowa football helmets line the sidelines during a game against Purdue University on Saturday, Nov. 18, 2017. The Boilermakers defeated the Hawkeyes 24 to 15. (David Harmantas/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa snags commitment from three-star tight end

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor April 12, 2019

Two tight ends leave and one joins. Elijah Yelverton, a 6'5, 225-pound tight end from Bishop Dunne (Texas), committed to Iowa's 2020 recruiting class on Friday. 100% COMMITTED ?? Tight End U #swarm20...

Iowa running back Mekhi Sargent sheds Nebraska safety Antonio Reed's tackle during the Iowa/Nebraska football game at Kinnick Stadium on Friday, Nov. 23, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Huskers, 31-28, with a last-second field goal.

Iowa football works to improve ground attack

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor April 9, 2019

A productive offensive line has been a staple of Iowa football for as long has Kirk Ferentz has been at the helm. With Ferentz being the Dean of College Football and the longest-tenured coach in the...

Minnesota quarterback Zack Annexstad is pressured by Iowa linebacker Amani Jones during Iowa's game against Minnesota at TCF Bank Stadium on Saturday, October 6, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Golden Gophers 48-31.

Amani Jones gets reps on D-line as Iowa’s defense makes changes

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor April 2, 2019

Picture an Iowa defensive line without the likes of Anthony Nelson, Parker Hesse, Matt Nelson, or Sam Brincks. It seems normal because that’s what the Hawkeyes have heading into the 2019 season. But...