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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 receiver Riley McCarron catches a pass during the Iowa v. Wisconsin game at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, October 22, 2016. The Badgers pulled away in the second half defeating the Hawkeyes 17-9. (The Daily Iowan/ Alex Kroeze)

Point/Counterpoint: Which undrafted Hawkeye stands the best chance at making an NFL roster?

May 1, 2017

Four former Hawkeyes signed free agent deals after the NFL Draft: Cole Croston, LeShun Daniels, Riley McCarron, and Greg Mabin. There is a long history of undrafted free agents making impacts on NFL teams,...

2017 NFL Draft

2017 NFL Draft

April 30, 2017

Four former Hawkeyes heard their names called on the final two days of the NFL Draft. C.J. Beathard joins a quarterback room in San Francisco that includes Matt Barkley and Brian Hoyer. George Kittle...

Iowa defensive end Desmond King returns a kick return during the Rose Bowl Game at Rose Bowl Stadium in Pasadena, California on Friday, Jan. 1, 2016. Stanford defeated Iowa, 45-16. (The Daily Iowan/Margaret Kispert)

Three Hawkeyes selected in Day 3 of NFL Draft

April 29, 2017

Iowa fans didn’t need to wait long on the third day of the NFL Draft to hear a Hawkeye’s name called. Minnesota, using pick No. 2 of the fourth round from the trade from San Francisco, drafted defensive...

Iowa quarterback C.J. Beathard throws a ball during a football game with No. 16 Nebraska in Kinnick Stadium on Friday, Nov. 25, 2016. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cornhuskers, 40-10, on senior night. (The Daily Iowan/Joseph Cress)

NFL Draft: 49ers select Beathard in third round

April 28, 2017

Surprise picks littered the first three rounds of the NFL Draft, including the rise of numerous quarterbacks — specifically, Iowa’s C.J. Beathard. The San Francisco 49ers selected the former Hawkeye...

Iowa defensive back Desmond King pumps up the crowd after the initial kick-off during the Rose Bowl Game in Rose Bowl Stadium in Pasadena, California on Friday, Jan. 1, 2016. King returned the ball for one punt and seven kickoffs. Stanford defeated Iowa, 45-16. (The Daily Iowan/Alyssa Hitchcock)

Draft prospects for Iowa

April 26, 2017

By Blake Dowson [email protected] Fresh off a Jim Thorpe Award honor, then-junior Desmond King was looking like a top-20 pick in the 2016 NFL Draft. He decided to return to Iowa to get his...

Iowa's Desmond King speaks with members of the media after Iowa's Pro Day in the Stew and LeNore Hansen Iowa Football Performance Center on Monday, March 27, 2017. Members of the Iowa football team who are eligible for the NFL draft were allowed to participate in Pro Day. (The Daily Iowan/Joseph Cress)

Point/ Counterpoint: NFL Draft looms for Hawks

April 26, 2017

FiveThere wasn’t much action for Iowa fans during last year’s NFL Draft. In fact, Iowa almost got shut out. Austin Blythe was the only Hawkeye taken, and he had to wait until the last half of the seventh...

Iowa quarterback Nathan Stanley and running back Toren Young reach for a bobbled snap during the spring game at Kinnick Stadium on Friday, April 21, 2017. Gervase had three total interceptions leading the defense to a 63-47 victory over the offense. (The Daily Iowan/ Alex Kroeze)

QBs face learning curve

April 23, 2017

By Adam Hensley [email protected] Iowa will have a quarterback under center (or in shotgun, who knows what Brian Ferentz goes with) on the opening weekend of the football season against Wyoming...

Iowa defensive back Jake Gervase runs back an interception during the spring game at Kinnick Stadium on Friday, April 21, 2017. Gervase had three total interceptions leading the defense to a 63-47 victory over the offense. (The Daily Iowan/ Alex Kroeze)

Iowa notebook: Gervase shines

April 21, 2017

By Adam Hensley and Courtney Baumann | [email protected] | [email protected] Iowa football head coach Kirk Ferentz noted that Jake Gervase’s name is in the conversation about Brandon...

Fans storm the field after the Iowa-Michigan game at Kinnick on Saturday, Nov. 12, 2016. The Hawkeyes defeated No. 2 Michigan by a 33-yard field goal with no time left to win, 14-13. (The Daily Iowan/Margaret Kispert)

Football wraps up spring of changes

April 20, 2017

By Courtney Baumann [email protected] The Iowa football team will host its last practice of the spring tonight in Kinnick Stadium, when it wraps up the season with the annual Spring Game. It’s...

No 2 ways about NCAA rule

No 2 ways about NCAA rule

April 19, 2017

By Courtney Baumann  [email protected] Last week the NCAA Division I Council announced that it would eliminate two-a-days, or multiple contact practices in a day. Iowa football head...

Iowa quarterback C.J. Beathard throws the ball during the Outback Bowl at Raymond James Stadium on Monday, Jan. 2, 2016. The Gators defeated the Hawkeyes, 30-3. (The Daily Iowan/Margaret Kispert)

Beathard’s draft status up in the air

April 17, 2017

By Blake Dowson [email protected] The first attribute listed under “strengths” on former Iowa quarterback C.J. Beathard’s draft profile on NFL.com is “played in pro-style passing attack.”...

(File Photo) Iowa offensive coordinator Ken O'Keefe calls plays during the Iowa vs. Iowa State game in Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 11, 2010. (The Daily Iowan/David Scrivner)

Hawk QB race heats up spring

April 12, 2017

By Adam Hensley  [email protected] Nathan Stanley, who many deemed the starting quarterback immediately following the conclusion of Iowa’s 2016 season, may be in for some competition with...