Several Iowa Hawkeyes hope to hear their name called at the NFL Draft which begins Thursday night in Kansas City.
Defensive end Lukas Van Ness has been rated as high as a top ten pick after a sophomore season in which he registered six and-a-half sacks.
That’s Iowa coach Kirk Ferentz. Sam LaPorta is the next in a line of Iowa tight ends expected to be selected. LaPorta is coming off a senior season in which he had 58 catches. He is projected as a third round selection.
Ferentz says LaPorta’s biggest strength may be his passion for the game.
Linebacker Jack Campbell, corner Riley Moss and safety Kaevon Merriweather are also possible selections this week.
