Say what you will about the NCAA transfer portal, it sure pumps out some wild stories that would have been unbelievable not long ago.
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Say what you will about the NCAA transfer portal, it sure pumps out some wild stories that would have been unbelievable not long ago.
Undrafted free agents are often long shots to make teams’ 53-man rosters, but some players from Iowa, Iowa State and UNI have relatively favorable paths to making their teams.
Here’s a running list of Iowa, Iowa State and UNI’s undrafted free agent signings.
Four Hawkeyes and three Cyclones were drafted this week. Here is where they went and how they fit with their new teams.
Sam LaPorta’s versatility was among the selling points for the Detroit Lions when they selected him with the 34th overall pick.
These little ditties may not be very witty, but they’ll fit in the palm of your hand.
Iowa cornerback Riley Moss was one of the Denver Broncos’ “target players” in this year’s NFL Draft.
“Tight End U” will have another tight end in the NFL. Sam LaPorta was the Detroit Lions’ selection with the 34th overall pick in the second round of the 2023 NFL Draft on Friday.
Jack Campbell was the best player available on the Detroit Lions’ draft board by a “good margin” when they selected him with the 18th pick.
Lukas Van Ness has very similar metrics to Green Bay outside linebacker Rashan Gary, who has thrived early in his Packers career.
After the Packers drafted their seventh Hawkeye from the Kirk Ferentz era, GM Brian Gutekunst noted how Iowa players “learn how to work.”
Jack Campbell can add “first-round pick” to his impressive list of accolades.
More defensive backs have been drafted since 2013 than any other position at Iowa.
Three months after transferring from Dordt University in Sioux Center, Hayden Large shined in the final Iowa football spring scrimmage and finds himself the team’s No. 1 fullback.
Iowa quarterback Deacon Hill “doesn’t make the same mistake twice,” offensive coordinator Brian Ferentz said in the final week of 2023 spring practices.
Kirk Ferentz said the Hawkeyes are looking in the transfer portal, but also will be “protective of making sure we bring guys that aren't going to set us back.”
Injuries and Deacon Hill’s debut were among notable developments from Saturday’s Iowa football open spring practice.
See photos from the Hawkeyes’ open practice at Kinnick Stadium.
Michigan transfer Cade McNamara got the keys to Iowa’s offense immediately, and now we wait to see how much he revs things up in September.
Iowa defensive coordinator Phil Parker has noticed Cooper DeJean’s development as a leader as he prepares for his junior season.
UMass’ coaching staff is filled with Big Ten experience. It’s reemphasizing Kirk Ferentz’s coaching style
Women’s basketball: Hawkeyes will face Baylor, Miami and UConn in neutral-site games, and the Cy-Hawk game is Dec. 10 in Ames.
University of Iowa Sports Information Department confirmed with The Gazette Monday that Gabe Arnold is a member of the Hawkeyes men’s wrestling roster. He has three years of eligibility remaining and was an NCAA qualifier at 184 pounds last season.
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