The Senior Bowl is the most prestigious all-star event in college football. For those unaware, the week-long mega festival is an NFL draft followers dream. Executive Director Jim Nagy and his team scour the college ranks all season, working with NFL teams to find the next crop of graduating players that have league interest. These are the guys the league wants to get a closer look at. There’s the weigh-in, an event that has to be silly to all non-sports fans, three days of practice, and finally the game. The practice is the main attraction for those in attendance, and while extremely important for the select players down there, the chance to interview with NFL coaches and front office personnel is everything. The week can make or break your draft stock at the end of the day.
On Wednesday, the Senior Bowl released its official watch list. Iowa was well represented with seven players on the list, but what about their opponents. Which athletes currently on the Hawkeyes’ scheduled slate are recognized as potential NFL talents? Here is your one stop shop for all of the players on opposing teams that made it on the Senior Bowl Watchlist.
South Dakota State Jackrabbits
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Despite SDSU’s FCS status, there’s a reason they shouldn’t be taken lightly. The Jackrabbits feature three players on the Senior Bowl watch list. Wide receiver Jaxon Janke was featured in our South Dakota State schedule breakdown. Janke finished seventh in the FCS with 1,176 receiving yards.
Garrett Greenfield, OL
Zach Heinz, TE
Jaxon Janke, WR
Iowa State Cyclones
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The Cyclones once again finish below their in-state rival, featuring five players on the watch list this year. It comes as no surprise to see edge rusher Will McDonald listed, McDonald reaching over 10 sacks and 13 tackles for loss in…
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