Four Hawkeyes selected in NFL draft, three more sign free agent contracts

Lang
4/29/23

The NFL draft wrapped up on Saturday, and a number of Hawkeyes have new homes.

The first round on Thursday saw defensive lineman Lukas Van Ness taken by Green Bay and linebacker Jack Campbell selected by Detroit.

On Friday, tight end Sam LaPorta was taken by Detroit in the second round, while defensive back Riley Moss went to Denver in the third.

No Hawkeyes were drafted during Saturday’s late rounds. Among the Iowa players signing free agent contracts following the draft were linebacker Seth Benson with Denver, defensive back Kaevon Merriweather with Tampa Bay and fullback Monte Pottebaum with Pittsburgh.