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Cluster of Iowa football players taken in newest CBS Sports NFL mock draft
The NFL draft is rapidly approaching, and like clockwork, the Iowa Hawkeyes are going to be well represented with their contingency being picked to play on Sundays.
Iowa is sending players on both sides of the ball, as they have so often done, who will be contributing like many current Hawkeyes are already doing in the NFL.
As the NFL draft approaches, take a look at where the Hawkeyes are predicted to go in CBS Sports’ newest mock draft.
Kaleb Johnson, RB
Pick: Round 4 – No. 113, Dallas Cowboys
Kaleb Johnson sees his name called by one of the NFL’s premier franchises. He gets the opportunity to bolster an offense featuring Dak Prescott and CeeDee Lamb in the passing game and can now be the workhorse for them on the ground.
Jermari Harris, CB
Pick: Round 4 – No. 121, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Jermari Harris bolsters the Bucs’ secondary with his experience and veteran play that he can bring from the jump. He gets the opportunity to jump into a situation where he could see the playoffs very early in his career.
Sebastian Castro, S
Pick: Round 5 – No. 140, Carolina Panthers
Sebastian Castro has extreme versatility, as displayed at Iowa, to play in the run game or pass game, and that skill set gives the Panthers a chess piece that they drastically need as they continue their rebuild.
Connor Colby, OG
Pick: Round 6 – No. 181, Los Angeles Chargers
This pick just makes sense. Connor Colby is a hard-nosed Big Ten offensive lineman who takes his talents to a team led by Jim Harbaugh. He can be a great blocker in the run game and add depth up front.
Yahya Black, DL
Pick: Round 6 – No. 191, Denver Broncos
The Broncos are a young, exciting team looking to bolster gaps after making a surprise playoff run last year. Yahya Black gives them a monstrous presence on the defensive line who can plug gaps and slow down running games.
Jay Higgins, LB
Pick: Round 6 – No. 195, Los Angeles Rams
The Rams need to enhance their linebackers, and they get a consummate pro in Jay Higgins late in the draft. Higgins can plug in from the start and provide the Rams a long-term linebacker solution.
Luke Lachey, TE
Pick: Round 7 – No. 228, Detroit Lions
It wouldn’t be an NFL draft without an Iowa tight end off the board. Luke Lachey gets to reunite with fellow Iowa tight end Sam LaPorta to add depth to an already explosive Lions’ offense.
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More and more, it is looking like playing on the offensive line for the Iowa Hawkeyes is becoming a one-way ticket to the NFL. Offensive line coach George Barnett is among the best in the business, and his 2026 offensive line should continue the trend of strong play for the Hawkeyes.
This past NFL Draft saw the Hawkeyes send Logan Jones, Gennings Dunker, and Beau Stephens to the next level as the latest successes. They come on the heels of Tyler Linderbaum and Tristan Wirfs, two of the best offensive linemen in the NFL.
Iowa is now looking to continue the offensive line prowess as it hosts a highly touted recruit, as they prepare for more future departures to the NFL. Two starters on the offensive line this season, Kade Pieper and Trevor Lauck, have each generated NFL buzz, and if history tells us anything, NFL teams like Iowa offensive linemen.
Iowa Hawkeyes Hosting Four-Star Caleb Johnson
While it may be summer for the current roster with training camp approaching, the recruiting trail doesn’t sleep for the coaching staff. Some of the latest news for Iowa’s class of 2027 is the upcoming visit that Caleb Johnson, a four-star offensive lineman, will take to Iowa City.
Johnson, a product of Noblesville High School in Noblesville, Indiana, is coming off a string of visits to high-profile schools such as Indiana and Michigan State, with a visit to the Hawkeyes on deck.
Iowa may have a slight inside track on Johnson, as it was on Johnson’s recruiting trail earlier than some in the process, offering him back in January of 2026.
Caleb Johnson Bio
High School: Noblesville
Hometown: Noblesville, Indiana
Class: 2027
Height: 6-foot-5
Weight: 260
Recruiting Rankings: No. 2 recruit in Indiana, No. 22 offensive tackle, No. 248 recruit overall
Other Offers: Indiana, Michigan State, Missouri, Cincinnati, Auburn, Colorado, Illinois, Kentucky, Minnesota, UNC, Oklahoma State, Purdue, UCLA, and others
Analysis: At just 260 pounds, Iowa would be able to mold Johnson in the weight room and developmental program, which is one of the best in the country. In his tape from high school, Johnson is seen playing snaps at center, guard, and tackle, which offers versatility from the jump.
Iowa Football 2027 Recruiting Class
The Iowa Hawkeyes currently sit with the No. 29 overall 2027 recruiting class as things stand right now. The Hawkeyes have landed 10 commits for the 2027 class, two of them being offensive linemen.
Reilly Newman from West Chester Ohio, a three-star recruit, and Nate Brenneman from Rock Valley, Iowa, another three-star recruit have given their commitments to the Hawkeyes.
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CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Josh Turek spent Saturday campaigning across Eastern Iowa as part of his “Pushing for Change” get-out-the-vote tour.
Turek, a state representative and two-time Paralympic gold medalist, held canvass launches and door-knocking events in Waterloo, Cedar Rapids, and North Liberty as he works to build support ahead of Iowa’s upcoming primary election.
The candidate is seeking Iowa’s open U.S. Senate seat and says his campaign is centered on issues affecting families across the state. Among his top priorities are affordability, housing, health care access, immigration reform, and support for working families.
“I think it’s important for people to hear directly from their candidates,” Turrek said. “Tuesday is election day, so trying to get all over the state and talk to people directly about this generational chance that we’ve got to change this state and change this country.”
Turek is one of two Democratic candidates who will appear on the June primary ballot.
“There’s nothing like a direct interaction with voters, face-to-face on their stairs,” Turek said.
Voters interested in learning more about Turek and his campaign can watch Iowa’s News Now’s full Beyond the Podium interview on the Iowa’s News Now YouTube channel.
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