NFL draft capsules for Iowa, UNI, ISU prospects

NFL draft capsules for Iowa, Iowa State and Northern Iowa prospects.

The first round takes place at 7 p.m. Thursday, with the second and third rounds following Friday at 6 p.m.

Rounds 4-7 are Saturday, beginning at 11 a.m. ESPN and NFL Network will each provide live coverage.

NORTHERN IOWA CB Deiondre' Hall

Height/Weight: 6-2, 199

Ourlads general manager and national scout Dan Shonka's synopsis: 'Smooth fluid pedal with fluid hips to turn and run. Good transitions for a big corner. At times he is sudden in change of direction with a quick plant and drive. Shows speed to stay with deep routes. Solid man-to-man skills for the most part. At times drifts in transition and wastes steps. ... Has the size and ability to make an NFL roster. He needs technique work and consistency to reach his potential. Has a pterodactyl-like wing span of 82 3/4 inches.'

Ourlads' grade:

Fourth/fifth round

Ourlads' projection:

Fourth round, San Francisco (105)

Scott's projection:

Third round, Detroit (95)

IOWA C Austin Blythe

Height/Weight: 6-2, 298

Ourlads' synopsis: 'A technician who plays stronger at center than guard. Drops weight and works to leverage high pass rushers. Keeps hands inside the frame and on the breast plate of the defensive tackle. Aggressive and controlled off the snap. Sticks man with good head position. Coordinates his hand and foot movement consistently working for good hand position. Takes good angles to the second level to execute his blocks.'

Ourlads' grade: Sixth/seventh round

Ourlads' projection: Sixth round, New England (221)

Scott's projection: Fifth round, San Francisco (174)

 

IOWA TE Henry Krieger Coble

Height/Weight: 6-3, 249

Ourlads' synopsis: 'A good athlete who runs precise routes and knows how to set down in the seam of a defense. A consistent hand catcher who adjusts well to a poorly thrown pass. Can improve his run after catch ability. ... Good focus in traffic. Needs to improve as a zone-blocking tight end to set the edge.'

Ourlads' grade: Seventh round/priority free agent

Ourlads' projection: Sixth round, Seattle (215)

Scott's projection: Seventh round, Cleveland (223)

 

IOWA DE Drew Ott

Height/Weight: 6-4, 277

Ourlads' synopsis: 'I can see a team drafting him late, putting him on the PUP (physically unable to perform) list and get him ready to go by midseason. An ACL needs a whole year of recovery anyway.'

Ourlads' grade/projection: Free agent

Scott's projection: Seventh round, Minnesota (244)

IOWA G Jordan Walsh

Height/Weight: 6-2, 311

Ourlads' synopsis: 'He knows what to do and how to do it as a zone blocker. You see undersized Iowa guys sticking on a roster, so he would have a chance, it wouldn't surprise me at all if he gets drafted.'

Ourlads' grade/projection: Free agent

Scott's projection: Seventh round, Denver (253)

IOWA RB Jordan Canzeri

Height/Weight: 5-8, 190

Ourlads' synopsis: 'He's not big, but he's a perfect fit zone blocking team and can be a third-down back if he can show he can catch the ball and he stays healthy. He's got explosiveness, he's a one-cut downhill guy. He'll get a chance in a camp somewhere.'

Ourlads' grade/projection: Free agent

Scott's projection: Free agent, Green Bay

IOWA WR Tevaun Smith

Height/Weight: 6-1, 205

Ourlads' synopsis: 'He's a straight-line speed guy. I saw that explosiveness, and he can run by some people. I didn't get a real good feel for his hands. I didn't see a lot of separation against man-to-man coverage.'

Ourlads' grade/projection: Free agent

Scott's projection: Free agent, Buffalo

IOWA S Jordan Lomax

Height/Weight: 5-9, 203

Ourlads' synopsis: 'He did a good job at the East-West Shrine Game. I don't think he's an overly fast guy. He's a good hitter. He doesn't have great measureables, but he'll provide downhill support. If he does well on special teams, he'll have a chance to make a team.'

Ourlads' grade/projection: Free agent

Scott's projection: Free agent, Chicago

IOWA K Marshall Koehn

Height/Weight: 6-2, 198

Ourlads' synopsis: 'He was at the combine and he kicked off well there. You worry about the consistency, but could be a long-range field goal and kickoff guy. He's a cold-weather kicker and teams like that.'

Ourlads' grade/projection: Free agent

Scott's projection: Free agent, Atlanta

OTHERS (WITH POSSIBLE DESTINATIONS)

IOWA

DE Nate Meier (6-0, 249) — Kansas City

FB Adam Cox (5-10, 238) — Minnesota

FB Macon Plewa (6-0, 250) — Indianapolis

CB Sean Draper (5-10, 191) — Cincinnati

LB Cole Fisher (6-2, 235) — Kansas City

WR Jake Hillyer (6-3, 211) — Houston

IOWA STATE

WR Quenton Bundrage (6-1, 206) — Tampa Bay

G Jamison Lalk (6-5, 299) — Kansas City

DE Dale Pierson (6-2, 250) — Oakland

NORTHERN IOWA

CB Makinton Dorleant (5-11, 177) — Miami

LB Brett McMakin (6-4, 232) — Kansas City

K Michael Schmadeke (5-10, 185) — Minnesota

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