Iowa Football

Oct 26, 2024; Iowa City, Iowa, USA; The Iowa Hawkeyes Swarm enters Kinnick Stadium before a game against the Northwestern Wildcats. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images

Iowa Hawkeyes football players aim to impress NFL scouts at the 2025 Pro Day

Two former Hawkeye football players take the field in the UFL

Iowa Football has hired a new running backs coach to replace legend Ladell Betts

Two former Hawkeyes cash in during NFL free agency

Corn grows outside the south end zone during the originally scheduled home opener amid the novel coronavirus pandemic, Saturday, Sept. 5, 2020, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa.

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Former Iowa Hawkeye Football standouts awaiting new contracts in NFL free agency

An Iowa Hawkeyes Tigerhawk flag covers the windshield of a tailgating vehicle before a NCAA football game against South Dakota State, Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa.

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Iowa Hawkeyes Football picks up a 2026 wide receiver commitment

Mar 2, 2025; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Iowa offensive lineman Connor Colby (OL06) during the 2025 NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Why former Hawkeye Connor Colby reminds me of former Iowa legend Robert Gallery

Mar 2, 2025; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Iowa offensive lineman Connor Colby (OL06) during the 2025 NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Connor Colby helps his draft stock with a great 2025 NFL Combine

Mar 1, 2025; Indianapolis, IN, USA; University of Iowa offensive lineman Connor Colby (OL06) answers questions at a press conference during the 2025 NFL Combine at Indiana Convention Center. Mandatory Credit: Jacob Musselman-Imagn Images

Connor Colby is the seventh and final former Hawkeye to participate in the 2025 NFL Combine drills

Iowa’s Hank Brown looks on before throwing a pass during practice at Ensworth School in Nashville, Tenn., Friday, Dec. 27, 2024.

Iowa Hawkeyes Football announces 2025 open spring practice date

Mar 1, 2025; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Iowa running back Kaleb Johnson (RB16) during the 2025 NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Kaleb Johnson excites fans with his performance at the 2025 NFL Combine

Nov 23, 2024; College Park, Maryland, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes running back Kaleb Johnson (2) celebrates after scoring a touchdown during the first half against the Maryland Terrapins at SECU Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-Imagn Images

Kaleb Johnson is looking to prove why he is running back one on day three of the NFL Combine

Oct 5, 2024; Columbus, OH, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes tight end Luke Lachey (85) walks off the field after losing to Ohio State Buckeyes after the NCAA football game at Ohio Stadium.

Luke Lachey aims to be the next star NFL tight end from "Tight End U"

Jan 28, 2025; Mobile, AL, USA; National team defensive back Sebastian Castro of Iowa (29) looks on between plays during Senior Bowl practice for the National team at Hancock Whitney Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vasha Hunt-Imagn Images

Sebastian Castro "dreams of making the league"

Sep 21, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes defensive back Jermari Harris (27) celebrates his teams win after the game against the Minnesota Golden Gophers at Huntington Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images

Former Iowa Hawkeye Jermari Harris looks good in NFL Combine drills

Feb 27, 2025; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Iowa defensive back Sebastian Castro (DB37) during the 2025 NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tanner Pearson-Imagn Images

Three former Iowa Hawkeyes take the field on day two of the NFL Combine

Feb 26, 2025; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Iowa linebacker Jay Higgins (LB08) during the 2025 NFL Scouting Combine at the Indiana Convention Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Jay Higgins uses his toughness and grit to overcome a lack of athletic prowess

Iowa defensive lineman Yahya Black (94) tackled Wisconsin quarterback Braedyn Locke (18) in the Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024 at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa.

Former Iowa defensive Lineman Yahya Black had an average day one at the 2025 NFL Combine

Feb 27, 2025; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Iowa tight end Luke Lachey (TE14) during the 2025 NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tanner Pearson-Imagn Images

The 2025 NFL Combine is here!

Nov 29, 2024; Iowa City, Iowa, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes running back Kaleb Johnson (2) runs the ball as Nebraska Cornhuskers defensive back Isaac Gifford (2) makes the tackle during the third quarter at Kinnick Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images

Kaleb Johnson continues to climb draft boards ahead of the NFL Combine

Iowa running backs coach Ladell Betts calls out instructions during the Kids Day at Kinnick NCAA football practice, Saturday, Aug. 13, 2022, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa.

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Iowa great Ladell Betts making the move to NFL coaching ranks

Dec 8, 2024; Santa Clara, California, USA; San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle (85) catches a long pass during the first quarter against the Chicago Bears at Levi's Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Kupbens-Imagn Images

A Sunday Stroll Down NFL Memory Lane

Iowa running back Kaleb Johnson (2) carries the ball against Wisconsin Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024 at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa.

Full list of Iowa players invited to the 2025 NFL Combine

Feb 9, 2025; New Orleans, LA, USA; Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Cooper DeJean (33) scores a touchdown after making an interception against the Kansas City Chiefs during the first half of Super Bowl LIX at Caesars Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images

Iowa fans went crazy over Cooper DeJean's performance in Super Bowl LIX

Feb 9, 2025; New Orleans, LA, USA; Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Cooper DeJean (33) returns a punt return against the Kansas City Chiefs during the first quarter in Super Bowl LIX at Caesars Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Cooper DeJean left his mark on Super Bowl LIX and helped the Eagles win it all

Jan 26, 2025; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels (5) leaps to avoid Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Cooper DeJean (33) during the first half in the NFC Championship game at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-Imagn Images

Cooper DeJean will be the lone former Hawkeyes playing in Super Bowl 59

Nov 29, 2024; Iowa City, Iowa, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes head coach Kirk Ferentz reacts as defensive back Quinn Schulte (30) looks on during the first quarter against the Nebraska Cornhuskers at Kinnick Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images

Kirk Ferentz really should learn to use the transfer portal more if he wants to win

Nov 11, 2023; Iowa City, Iowa, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes defensive end Joe Evans (13) and linebacker Nick Jackson (10) react during the fourth quarter against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights at Kinnick Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images

Former Iowa defensive end gets his first-ever coaching opportunity at Drake