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NFL Draft tracker: Reaction to Iowa, Iowa State picks
The 2019 NFL Draft saw four Iowa Hawkeyes and two Iowa State Cyclones selected from Thursday through Saturday in Nashville, Tenn.
NFL Draft coverage
» T.J. Hockenson and Noah Fant and Iowa's NFL Draft first-round jamboree
» Chicago Bears trade up to draft Iowa State RB David Montgomery
» Iowa State WR Hakeem Butler drafted by Arizona Cardinals in fourth round
» Iowa's Anthony Nelson, Amani Hooker go in fourth round of NFL Draft
T.J. Hockenson
Status: DRAFTED, Round 1, Pick 8, Detroit Lions
With the 8th pick in the 2019 NFL Draft, the Detroit Lions select ... T.J. HOCKENSON, IOWA April 26, 2019
With the 8th pick in the 2019 NFL Draft, the Detroit Lions select ... T.J. HOCKENSON, IOWA pic.twitter.com/W7RzTXRdbk
— On Iowa (@GazetteOnIowa)
Position: TE
School: Iowa
Height/weight: 6-5, 251
NFL.com profile and combine results
What they're saying
Carlos Monarrez, Detroit Free Press: "Hockenson is the complete package and fills a need ... but tight ends are slow to develop and produce as rookies ..." Grade: C-
Kyle Meinke, MLive: "Hockenson checks so many boxes for Detroit. He's considered one of the premier blockers in the class ... But he can also catch the football ..."
Pete Prisco, CBSSports: "He's a good player, but let's stop with all the comparisons to Rob Gronkowski." Grade: B-
Steve Muench, ESPN: "Look for him to win the starting job early."
Danny Kelly, The Ringer: "He is one of the highest-floor players in this draft." Grade: B+
Noah Fant
Status: DRAFTED, Round 1, Pick 20, Denver Broncos
With the 20th pick in the 2019 NFL Draft, the Denver Broncos select ... NOAH FANT, IOWA April 26, 2019
With the 20th pick in the 2019 NFL Draft, the Denver Broncos select ... NOAH FANT, IOWA pic.twitter.com/ImZWmiJyQL
— On Iowa (@GazetteOnIowa)
Position: TE
School: Iowa
Height/weight: 6-4, 249
NFL.com profile and combine results
What they're saying
Pete Prisco, CBSSports: "I think it's a good pick for the Broncos, but I probably would have taken (Missouri QB) Drew Lock here." Grade: B
Ryan O'Halloran, Denver Post: "Fant, who can play in the slot and in-line, should be a good fit for new offensive coordinator Rich Scangarello if he chooses to use frequent two tight-end packages."
Steve Muench, ESPN: "Fant gives offensive coordinator Rich Scangarello and QB Joe Flacco a tight end that can stretch the middle of the field ..."
Danny Kelly, The Ringer: "Fant, while not on the level of former teammate T.J. Hockenson, does also offer some upside as a blocker. I love the fit and the value." Grade: A+
Amani Hooker
Status: DRAFTED, Round 4, Pick 116, Tennessee Titans
With the 116th pick in the 2019 NFL Draft, the Tennessee Titans select ... AMANI HOOKER, IOWA April 27, 2019
With the 116th pick in the 2019 NFL Draft, the Tennessee Titans select ... AMANI HOOKER, IOWA pic.twitter.com/YOUFly3zle
— On Iowa (@GazetteOnIowa)
Position: S
School: Iowa
Height/weight: 5-11, 210
NFL.com profile and combine results
Rankings
Daniel Jeremiah, NFL.com: NR in Top 100
Anthony Nelson
Status: DRAFTED, Round 4, Pick 107, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
With the 107th pick in the 2019 NFL Draft, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers select ... ANTHONY NELSON, IOWA April 27, 2019
With the 107th pick in the 2019 NFL Draft, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers select ... ANTHONY NELSON, IOWA pic.twitter.com/ntwcOWuoPK
— On Iowa (@GazetteOnIowa)
Position: DE
School: Iowa
Height/weight: 6-7, 271
NFL.com profile and combine results
David Montgomery
Status: DRAFTED, Round 3, Pick 73
Position: RB
School: Iowa State
Height/weight: 5-10, 222
NFL.com profile and combine results
What they're saying
Steve Muench, ESPN: "Montgomery is a good fit for Chicago's scheme and has the potential to develop into an excellent complement to Tarik Cohen."
Erik Edholm, Yahoo Sports: "He was a top-50 player for us and should be a featured back, even in an offense with Tarik Cohen and Mike Davis." Grade: A-
Pete Prisco, CBSSports: "I don't love it, I think he's a plodder more than anything else." Grade: B-
Hakeem Butler
Status: DRAFTED, Round 4, Pick 103, Arizona Cardinals
Position: WR
School: Iowa State
Height/weight: 6-5, 227
NFL.com profile and combine results
NFL Draft 1st Round
1. Arizona Cardinals — Kyler Murray, QB, Oklahoma
2. San Francisco 49ers — Nick Bosa, DE, Ohio State
3. New York Jets — Quinnen Williams, DT, Alabama
4. Oakland Raiders — Clelin Ferrell, DE, Clemson
5. Tampa Bay Buccaneers — Devin White, ILB, Louisiana State
6. New York Giants — Daniel Jones, QB, Duke
7. Jacksonville Jaguars — Josh Allen, DE, Kentucky
8. Detroit Lions — T.J. Hockenson, TE, Iowa
9. Buffalo Bills — Ed Oliver, DT, Houston
10. Pittsburgh Steelers (from Denver) — Devin Bush, ILB, Michigan
11. Cincinnati Bengals — Jonah Williams, OT, Alabama
12. Green Bay Packers — Rashan Gary, DE, Michigan
13. Miami Dolphins — Christian Wilkins, DT, Clemson
14. Atlanta Falcons — Chris Lindstrom, OG, Boston College
15. Washington Redskins — Dwayne Haskins, QB, Ohio State
16. Carolina Panthers — Brian Burns, OLB, Florida State
17. New York Giants (from Cleveland) — Dexter Lawrence, DT, Clemson
18. Minnesota Vikings — Garrett Bradbury, C, North Carolina State
19. Tennessee Titans — Jeffery Simmons, DT, Mississippi State
20. Denver Broncos (from Pittsburgh) — Noah Fant, TE, Iowa
21. Green Bay Packers (from Seattle) — Darnell Savage, S, Maryland
22. Philadelphia Eagles (from Baltimore) — Andre Dillard, OT, Washington State
23. Houston Texans — Tytus Howard, OT, Alabama State
24. Oakland Raiders (from Chicago) — Josh Jacobs, RB, Alabama
25. Baltimore Ravens (from Philadelphia) — Marquise Brown, WR, Oklahoma
26. Indianapolis Colts — Montez Sweat, DE, Mississippi State
27. Oakland Raiders (from Dallas) — Johnathan Abrams, S, Mississippi State
28. Los Angeles Chargers — Jerry Tillery, DT, Notre Dame
29. Seattle Seahawks (from Kansas City) — L.J. Collier, DE, Texas Christian
30. New York Giants (from Seattle via Green Bay via New Orleans) — Deandre Baker, CB, Georgia
31. Atlanta Falcons (from LA Rams) — Kaleb McGary, OT, Washington
32. New England Patriots — N'Keal Harry, WR, Arizona State
Iowa tight end T.J. Hockenson celebrates a touchdown against Minnesota at TCF Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minn., on Saturday, Oct. 6, 2018. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)
Iowa tight end T.J. Hockenson races to the end zone on a 37-yard touchdown reception against Illinois at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill. on Saturday, Nov. 17, 2018. (The Gazette)
Iowa tight end Noah Fant pulls in a pass against Maryland at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Oct. 20, 2018. (Stephen Mally/The Gazette)
Iowa defensive back Amani Hooker runs down the sideline after intercepting a pass against Illinois at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill. on Saturday, Nov. 17, 2018. (The Gazette)
Purdue quarterback David Blough (11) passes under pressure from Iowa defensive end Anthony Nelson (98) at Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette, Indiana on Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018. (Cliff Jette/The Gazette)
Iowa State running back David Montgomery breaks free from Texas Tech linebacker Dakota Allen at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames on Saturday, Oct. 27, 2018, in Ames. (Matthew Putney/Freelance)
Iowa State wide receiver Hakeem Butler runs after a catch against Akron at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames. (Reese Strickland/USA TODAY Sports)
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