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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 Amani Hooker tackles Mississippi State running back Aeris Williams during the Outback Bowl game between Iowa and Mississippi State at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida on Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Bulldogs, 27-22.

Tennessee Titans select Iowa defensive back Amani Hooker in fourth round

Adam Hensley, Pregame Editor April 27, 2019

Safety Amani Hooker became the fourth Hawkeye selected in the 2019 NFL Draft. On Saturday, the Tennessee Titans drafted Hooker with the 14th pick in the second round (116th overall). Hooker earned...

Iowa defensive end Anthony Nelson celebrates during the game between Iowa and North Texas at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2017. The Hawkeyes went on to defeat the Mean Green 31-14. (Ben Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Tampa Bay Buccaneers select Iowa football’s Anthony Nelson in fourth round of NFL Draft

Adam Hensley, Pregame Editor April 27, 2019

Anthony Nelson is off the board after getting selected by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers with the 107th pick in the 2019 NFL Draft. Standing at 6’7, Nelson’s length will likely play a key role at the...

Iowa tight end Noah Fant (87) runs the ball during the Iowa/Maryland homecoming football game at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, October 20, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Terrapins, 23-0.

Hockenson, Fant make NFL Draft history with first-round selections

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor April 25, 2019

For the first time in NFL Draft history, two tight ends from the same school have been selected in the first round of the same draft. T.J. Hockenson and Noah Fant completed the Hawkeye tight end sweep...

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.

Denver Broncos select Fant with pick No. 20

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor April 25, 2019

Noah Fant is officially off the board after getting chosen by the Denver Broncos with the No. 20 overall pick in the 2019 NFL Draft. Fant projects as a heavy threat in the passing game at the next level....

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...