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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.

The Cyclones’ first-round drought is over after the New York Jets drafted Will McDonald IV with the 15th pick.

Lukas Van Ness is headed to Titletown.

More defensive backs have been drafted since 2013 than any other position at Iowa.

It’s broadly considered unlikely O’Rien Vance will hear his name called during the NFL Draft this week. But facing daunting odds has never slowed the former Iowa State standout linebacker’s progress in the past.

A year from now, you won’t remember who was picked first in the NFL Draft. But the last selection is a game-changer.

NFL Draft prognosticators have a variety of opinions on where some Hawkeyes, such as Lukas Van Ness, will be selected later this month in the NFL Draft.

Senior Bowl executive director Jim Nagy got an up-close view of Iowa defensive backs Riley Moss and Kaevon Merriweather as they prepared for the NFL Draft and evaluates the pro prospects on this episode of the Hawk Off The Press podcast. The longtime NFL scout also offers his thoughts on tight end Sam LaPorta and linebacker Jack Campbell.

Will McDonald could be the first Iowa State football player drafted in the first round since 1973.

Landen Akers is only months removed from being one of the final cuts of the NFL’s Los Angeles Rams. However, the former Cedar Rapids Washington all-stater and Iowa State receiver is looking at his present, being on the roster of the XFL’s San Antonio Brahmas, and to hopefully one day returning to the NFL.

Five Hawkeyes and four Cyclones are among the 319 college prospects invited to the 2023 NFL Combine later this month.

Former Iowa State star running back Breece Hall is still recovering from an ACL tear suffered in week 7 of his promising rookie NFL season, but remains on schedule to be ready for training camp this summer. He was at the ISU men’s basketball team’s win over Kansas on Saturday.

The Chicago Bears hired Big Ten Commissioner Kevin Warren as their president on Thursday, bringing him back to the NFL to help lead a founding franchise after three years running one of college athletics' marquee conferences.

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow is among a group of two dozen professional athletes buying a 104-acre farm in northern Iowa, according to Front Office Sports. The location is not being released.