With the 2026 NFL Draft just around the corner, multiple Hawkeyes anxiously await their fate.
Eight Hawkeyes are projected to be selected in the Draft, further increasing Ferentz's legacy, with potentially over 100 players chosen during his tenure.
Over 250 college stars will be selected during this year's draft, with Iowa projected to have eight or more players selected this year.
The NFL Draft is always an exciting time for hundreds of athletes, and we will keep track of all the Hawkeyes in the Draft in your complete Draft hub below.
2026 NFL Draft Information
The 2026 Draft is a three-day event, occurring from April 23 to April 25 in Pittsburgh. Each round has a specific time limit per pick, with the first-round time limit shortened from previous drafts.
Round 1
Date: Thursday, April 23
Time: 7:00 p.m. Central Time
Location: Pittsburgh
TV: ESPN, ABC, NFL Network
Pick selection time: 10 minutes
Rounds 2-3
Date: Friday, April 24
Time: 6:00 p.m. Central Time
Location: Pittsburgh
TV: ESPN, ABC, NFL Network
Pick selection time (Round 2): 7 minutes
Pick selection time (Round 3): 5 minutes
Rounds 4-7
Date: Friday, April 24
Time: 11:00 a.m. Central Time
Location: Pittsburgh
TV: ESPN, ABC, NFL Network
Pick selection time (Rounds 4-6): 5 minutes
Pick selection time (Round 7): 4 minutes
Iowa Hawkeyes selected
Updated after the picks are finalized
- Logan Jones, C - Chicago Bears (Round 2, Pick No. 57)
- Gennings Dunker, OT - Pittsburgh Steelers (Round 3, Pick No. 96)
- Kaden Wetjen, WR/RS - Pittsburgh Steelers (Round 4, Pick No. 121)
- Beau Stephens, OG - Seattle Seahawks (Round 5, Pick No. 148)
- Karson Sharar, LB - Arizona Cardinals (Round 6, Pick No. 183)
- TJ Hall, DB - New Orleans Saints (Round 7, Pick No. 219)
- Max Llewellyn, DL - Miami Dolphins (Round 7, Pick No. 234)
Notable undrafted Hawkeyes
Updated after the conclusion of the Draft
- Mark Gronowski, QB - Signed by the Miami Dolphins
- Xavier Nwankpa, S - Signed by the Kansas City Chiefs
- Aaron Graves, DL - Signed by the Baltimore Ravens
- Ethan Hurkett, DL - Signed by the Kansas City Chiefs
- Hayden Large, TE - Signed by the Chicago Bears
- Drew Stevens, K - Signed by the Washington Commanders
Draft Analysis
Iowa's NFL pipeline remains strong, especially to the Pittsburgh Steelers. The Steelers love former Hawkeyes and got two great ones in Gennings Dunker and Kaden Wetjen.
Logan Jones is a tremendous fit for the Bears, who needed center help after Drew Dalman retired, and Beau Stephens was a great addition for the Seahawks as he reunites with former Hawkeye, Mason Richmann.
Kaden Wetjen was drafted way higher than anyone expected, going in the fourth round to, you guessed it, the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Seven Hawkeyes were taken in this year's draft, a new Iowa program record.
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