31 Hawks on NFL Rosters. 3 on Practice Squads. 9 Free Agents. (Updated Oct 2)

[Franisdaman]

Comparing IOWA to Iowa State,
2023, 2021, 2020, 2019 & 2018:

Sep 20, 2023 Comparison:

IOWA
29 on Active Roster + Reserve
11 on Practice Squads
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40 Total
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CLOWN U
11 on Active Roster + Reserve
2 on Practice Squads
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13 Total
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The Details:

CLOWN U:

Active Roster
Charlie Kolar, TE, Baltimore
David Montgomery, RB, Detroit
Anthony Johnson, S, Green Bay
Jake Hummel, LB, LA Rams
Brock Purdy, QB, San Francisco
Xavier Hutchinson, WR, Houston
Breece Hall, RB, NY Jets
Allen Lazard, WR, NY Jets
Will McDonald IV, DL, NY Jets

Injured Reserve
Kene Nwangwu, RB, Minnesota

Reserve/Suspended by Commissioner
Eyioma Uwazurike, DL, Denver


Practice Squad
Michael Jacobson, TE, New Orleans
Julian Good-Jones, OL, Philadelphia


IOWA:




On Sep 21, 2021:

IOWA:
36 former Hawks were on NFL Active Rosters
+ 6 more on Practice Squads

Iowa State:
5 former Clowns were on NFL Active Rosters
+ 5 more on Practice Squads


THE 2021 DETAILS:




The Clown U Breakdown (09/21/2021 11:56AM ET.):

3 Active
--Klein, AJ (Bills)
--Montgomery, David (Bears)
--Lazard, Allen (Packers)

2 on Injured reserve
--Nwangwu, Kene (Vikings)
--Soehner, Dylan (Saints)

5 on Practice Squad
--Wirtel**, Steve (Packers)
--Akers, Landon (Rams)
--Perry**, Jamal (Dolphins)
--Leo, Matt (Eagles)
--Jacobson, Michael (Seahawks)



On Dec 28, 2020:

IOWA:
33 former Hawks were on NFL Active Rosters
+ 3 more on Practice Squads

Iowa State:
5 former Clowns were on NFL Active Rosters
+ 2 more on Practice Squads

THE 2020 DETAILS:

Iowa State
AJ Klein, LB, Bills
David Montgomery, Bears
Allen Lazard, Packers
Kelechi Osemele, Chiefs
Jamal Perry, Dolphins

Hakeen Butler, Eagles, PRACTICE SQUAD
Matt Leo, Eagles, PRACTICE SQUAD; an Australian, is part of the International Player Pathway program.


Iowa:





2019 & 2018

@HawkeyeFootball took 37 players to NFL camps in the summer of 2019.

Check out this breakdown comparison:

2019
# Players Making 53 man NFL Rosters
28: IOWA
5: Clown U

# Players Making an NFL Practice Squad:
6: IOWA
2: Clown U

2018
# Players Making 53 man NFL Rosters
26: IOWA
5: Clown U

# Players Making an NFL Practice Squad:
4: IOWA (Rudock & Willies don't count)
2: Clown U.


THE DETAILS:

Dec 4, 2019 Update:

28 on NFL Rosters
6 on Practice Squads





Oct 23, 2019 Update:

28 on NFL Rosters
7 on Practice Squads




Oct 17, 2019 Update:

27 on NFL Rosters
8 on Practice Squads




Oct 16, 2019 Update:

27 on NFL Rosters
7 on Practice Squads



Information continues in the next post....

 

[Franisdaman]

Oct 1, 2019 Update:

The Buffalo Bills signed WR Nick Easley to their practice squad.




Sep 26, 2019 Update:



Sep 24, 2019 Update:


25 Hawkeyes Made 2019 NFL 53 Man Rosters; An additional 4 Hawkeyes are on Practice Squads (updated 2:55 pm, Sep 6, 2019)

Here's the list of those 29 Hawkeyes. Note the 4 Hawks labeled with "PT (practice team/squad)."

NOTE: The Patriots signed OL James Ferentz on the morning on Sep 6, 2019.






And Clown University in Lames, Iowa?

5 made 53 man rosters and 2 made practice squads.




26 Hawkeyes Made 2018 NFL Rosters; An additional 6 are on Practice Squads (updated Sep 3, 2018)

UPDATED Monday Sep 3, 2018

List: Iowa, Iowa State, UNI players in the NFL

Remember Derrick Willies? He's a Cleveland Brown


Mike Hlas

The Gazette


Bill Belichick/New England cut four of the five former Hawkeyes on his roster, including offensive lineman James Ferentz. Also getting pink slips were offensive linemen Cole Croston and Matt Tobin, and wide receiver Riley McCarron. On Sunday, the Patriots signed Croston, Ferentz and McCarron to their practice squad.

Other ex-Hawkeyes who got released on Saturday as NFL teams got down to their 53-player regular-season rosters were:

RB Akrum Wadley, Tennessee

OL Andrew Donnal, Baltimore (claimed by Detroit on waivers)

DL Carl Davis, Baltimore (claimed by Cleveland on waivers)

TE Henry Krieger Coble, L.A. Rams (re-signed by the Rams for their practice squad)

RB LeShun Daniels, Green Bay

K Marshall Koehn, N.Y. Giants

RB James Butler, Oakland

DL Nathan Bazata, Tampa Bay

Also cut was quarterback Jake Rudock, who had been with the Detroit Lions the last two years after playing his senior season at Michigan as a graduate transfer from Iowa. The Lions will re-sign Rudock to their practice squad.


So which former Hawkeyes are on NFL teams? These men:

OL Ike Boettger, Kansas City (cut by Buffalo Saturday, claimed by the Chiefs Sunday)

OL Marshal Yanda, Baltimoree

DB Micah Hyde, Buffalo

OL James Daniels, Chicago

DL Carl Davis, Cleveland

LB Christian Kirksey, Cleveland

LB Josey Jewell, Denver

LS Casey Kreiter, Denver

OL Andrew Donnal, Detroit

OL Bryan Bulaga, Green Bay

DB Josh Jackson, Green Bay

DL Mike Daniels, Green Bay

LB Anthony Hitchens, Kansas City

LB Ben Niemann, Kansas City

DB Desmond King, L.A. Chargers

OL Austin Blythe, L.A, Rams

DL Jaleel Johnson, Minnesota

OL Riley Reiff, Minnesota

DL Adrian Clayborn, New England

QB C.J. Beathard, San Francisco

TE George Kittle, San Francisco

DB Greg Mabin, San Francisco

OL Matt Tobin, San Francisco

OL Adam Gettis, Tampa Bay

OL Brandon Scherff, Washington

WR Tevaun Smith, Jacksonville (injured reserve)



Practice squads

WR Riley McCarron, New England

OL James Ferentz, New England

OL Cole Croston, New England

TE Henry Krieger Coble, L.A. Rams

QB Jake Rudock, Detroit

Wide receiver Derrick Willies, who caught four passes for Iowa in 2004 before leaving the team, stuck as a rookie with the Cleveland Browns.

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As for Iowa State, rookie linebacker Joel Lanning and rookie offensive lineman Jake Campos were cut by the Dallas Cowboys and rookie wide receiver Allen Lazard was released by the Jacksonville Jaguars, then signed to the Jaguars’ practice squad. Campos was signed to the Cowboys’ practice squad.


Cyclones in the NFL:

DT David Irving, Dallas

OL Kelechi Osemele, Oakland

LB A.J. Klein, New Orleans

LB Jeremiah George, Indianapolis (IR)

DT Ahtyba Rubin, Oakland (IR)


Practice squad:

WR Allen Lazard, Jacksonville

OL Jake Campos, Dallas



Former Northern Iowa players in the NFL:

LB L.J. Fort, Pittsburgh

RB David Johnson, Arizona

DB Deiondre Hall, Philadelphia

DL Xavier Williams, Kansas City


Practice squad

WR Reece Fountain, Indianapolis


Drake

TE Eric Saubert, Atlanta

LINK: https://www.thegazette.com/subject/sports/list-iowa-iowa-state-uni-players-in-the-nfl-20180902

 

[CO_hawk]

Packers tonight

 

[EvilMonkeyInTheCloset]

Beathard is gonna ultimately be the victim, or benefactor, of circumstance.

Is he ready now to be a day 1 starter? Probably not, but the tools are definitely there.

The question is gonna be will he get the chance to run as the guy an organization is all in on. Garappolo seems to be the clear cut #1 in San Francisco, but Beathard is an injury away from playing. We've all seen though that it doesn't necessarily mean that he will be the guy they want going forward, especially if the team struggles.

I feel that Beathard will get his chance, but I don't know that it'll be in San Francisco, unless Garappolo doesn't pan out (which is possible).

 

[Franisdaman]

Beathard is gonna ultimately be the victim, or benefactor, or circumstance.

Is he ready now to be a day 1 starter? Probably not, but the tools are definitely there.

The question is gonna be will he get the chance to run as the guy an organization is all in on. Garappolo seems to be the clear cut #1 in San Francisco, but Beathard is an injury away from playing. We've all seen though that it doesn't necessarily mean that he will be the guy they want going forward, especially if the team struggles.

I feel that Beathard will get his chance, but I don't know that it'll be in San Francisco, unless Garappolo doesn't pan out (which is possible).

Whats interesting is that the 49ers really liked CJ; enough to take him in the 3rd round; I think he did ok when he was a starter, given the 49ers leaky OL

The Eagles (won the Super Bowl with a backup) and Packers (once Rodgers went down they were toast) proved last year that you really need 2 good QBs to have success in the NFL

 

[Franisdaman]

Kris Brayley@KMAXKRISTOFF
Remember the name @ikeboettger @buffalobills fans. Guy was terrific today at camp. Good feet, good hands and gets after it! #TrainingCamp2018

 

[Franisdaman]

Zac Stevens@ZacStevensBSN
Von Miller on Josey Jewell: “You talking about Red Beard? That’s one of my favorite rookies... He’s going to play in the league for a long time”

 

[Franisdaman]

 

[Franisdaman]

Best haircut ever?

 

[iowa surfer]

Beathard is gonna ultimately be the victim, or benefactor, of circumstance.

Is he ready now to be a day 1 starter? Probably not, but the tools are definitely there.

The question is gonna be will he get the chance to run as the guy an organization is all in on. Garappolo seems to be the clear cut #1 in San Francisco, but Beathard is an injury away from playing. We've all seen though that it doesn't necessarily mean that he will be the guy they want going forward, especially if the team struggles.

I feel that Beathard will get his chance, but I don't know that it'll be in San Francisco, unless Garappolo doesn't pan out (which is possible).

A YEAR on bench? His body will luv it.CJ plays, when? His time will come.Wait and see.

 

[K OKeefe]

Ultimately, it will be be CJ's lack of NFL accuracy that will keep him on the bench. The throw was late and back towards the middle of the field.

 

[David1979]

Niemann should have been drafted. I think he sticks with the Chiefs and is in the league awhile.

 

[SDHawkDoc]

I don't see Beathard ever being a team's regular starter.
On the plus side, there are far worse things than carving out a career as a back up nfl QB. If he can hang around in regular roster status for 5 to 7 years, that's not a bad chunk of change in addition to regular pension benefits starting at age 55.

 

[funnyfletcher]

Stats so far:
Beathard 37-20-263-0-1 3-23
Wadley 12-40 6-40 kr 1-64
Butler 3-2
McCarron 1-6 kr 3-62 pr 4-12
HKC 2-45
Koehn 3-4 xp
Johnson 8 tackles, ff
Clayborn 1 tackle, 1 sack, ff
Davis 1 tackle
Bazata 1 tackle
Kirksey 1 tackle
Niemann 9 tackles, int 1-26-1
Jewell 7 tackles
Hyde 4 tackles
Mabin 4 tackles
Jackson 2 tackles, int 1-22-1, pr 1-41

 

[EvilMonkeyInTheCloset]

A YEAR on bench? His body will luv it.CJ plays, when? His time will come.Wait and see.

Alrighty then.

 

[NevadaHawk]

The niners gave Garappollo a $137 million contract. The guy getting the big dollars is going to be 1st string. CJB will have an uphill battle to move in front of Garappollo.

 

[jellyfish10]

Kris Brayley@KMAXKRISTOFF
Remember the name @ikeboettger @buffalobills fans. Guy was terrific today at camp. Good feet, good hands and gets after it! #TrainingCamp2018

From what I was told, things are looking very good for Ike right now. Remember he was a qb/te in Hs and as a developing o-lineman at Iowa, struggled to stay healthy. Hopefully with a clean bill of health he will stick on the 53 man roster.

 

[IowaNiceHawk]

Having 2 Hawkeye linebackers for the Kansas City Chiefs would be
Darned cool.

Anthony Hitchens will be a starter, for sure.
And Ben Niemann may also be, the way he is playing.
GO HAWKS

 

[bigfridaynite]

If Niemann gets cut he will be unemployed about 30 seconds

 

[Hawkfan_08]

If Niemann gets cut he will be unemployed about 30 seconds

But for the first time, he's actually on my favorite team. He better not get cut, he's been great! I think he fits in KC's defense well too. Imagine Hitchens and Niemann being side by side.

 

[BirdistheWord]

But for the first time, he's actually on my favorite team. He better not get cut, he's been great! I think he fits in KC's defense well too. Imagine Hitchens and Niemann being side by side.

You would think special teams player at minimum

 

[BirdistheWord]

https://www.arrowheadpride.com/2018...niemann-promoted-in-latest-chiefs-depth-chart

 

[Franisdaman]

An Aug 20 update from HawkCentral.

Among those discussed:

James Daniels
Josey Jewell
Josh Jackson
Ben Niemann

https://www.hawkcentral.com/story/s...y-jewell-josh-jackson-ben-niemann/1038590002/

 

[Franisdaman]

BJ Kissel‏Verified account@ChiefsReporter

“He’s someone I can trust. He’s beyond his years...nothing is going to hold him back.”

-#Chiefs’ Assistant Head Coach and Special Teams Coordinator Dave Toub on undrafted rookie LB Ben Niemann.

 

[BirdistheWord]

Daniels likely starter at Guard from day one, article goes in depth as to the "plan" and why guard vs center

https://www.windycitygridiron.com/2...ble-commotion-shuffling-center-guard-nfl-2018

 

[Franisdaman]

Watch this video. Pretty damn sweet and a lot of history there connecting Ferentz to Belichek.

 

[Franisdaman]

 

[kceasthawk]

But for the first time, he's actually on my favorite team. He better not get cut, he's been great! I think he fits in KC's defense well too. Imagine Hitchens and Niemann being side by side.

Amen. Probably not this year, but could see Ben being a big contributor on specials, and then you never know when you'll get a shot.....

 

[BirdistheWord]

Niemann 2 Tackls
Butler 2 for 6
Leshun Daniels 5 for 23
JJ 1 Tackle, 1 PD and 1 Pick Six called back for penatly on teamate
Josey 8 Tackles
Riley 4 Catches, 50 yards

 

[Sett1997]

Wadley is either injured or getting cut.
Anyone have info if he’s injured?

 

[citizenHawk]

Was just thinking the same thing. Hope someone picks him up. Just crazy to me he's not getting his shot.

 

[chodehawk]

Wadley is either injured or getting cut.
Anyone have info if he’s injured?

He is injured, and did not make the trip. Not sure the extent of his injury.

 

[Hawkfan_08]

How about Mabin? He didn't record any stats for SF.

Wadley looks better by just not playing today. No running game for Tennessee.

 

[BirdistheWord]

Mabin projected to make 53 Man Roster, maybe just not a lot of action today.

 

[funnyfletcher]

Niemann 2 Tackls
Butler 2 for 6
Leshun Daniels 5 for 23
JJ 1 Tackle, 1 PD and 1 Pick Six called back for penatly on teamate
Josey 8 Tackles
Riley 4 Catches, 50 yards

Some others
CJ 8-7-83-0-0
Koehn 1-1 fg 44 yards
Kirksey 4 tackles
Hitchens 7 tackles
King 6 tackles 19 yard kick return

 

[jellyfish10]

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@hawkbirch

 

[Gogetr]

Was just thinking the same thing. Hope someone picks him up. Just crazy to me he's not getting his shot.

He is getting his shot, unfortunately it's not going too well.

 

[Gonzo Bloor]

Watch this video. Pretty damn sweet and a lot of history there connecting Ferentz to Belichek.

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This should be shown as the meeting opener with every recruit we go after.

 

[hawkbirch]

@hawkbirch

I'd like to be a Kirksey/Hyde sandwich. He said I love you, Hawkbirch but the end got cut off.

 

[Hawkfan_08]

He is getting his shot, unfortunately it's not going too well.

I don't think he's doing any worse than other running backs there. Fluellen, who he has to beat out, had a 2.8? Ypc yesterday. I really think he's a good change of pace back for them.