Hankins
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If he gets healthy I don't see how he doesn't at least get picked up as an UDFA.
Iowa DB = automatic flyer in the NFL these days.
This draft might give kids some pause when thinking about leaving early next year. If you’ve used up eligibility that’s one thing, but some decent Hawkeyes aren’t getting a sniff.
Are they? The only ones expected to get drafted were Linderbaum, Belton, and maybe Goodson.
Nobody had Van Valkenburg as draftable, which as good as he was for us, is correct IMO. Koerner was almost always UDFA territory, but I can see him carving out a Jake Gervase-type role, who's doing well for himself with the Rams. Hankins was out for the last quarter of the season, and isn't athletic enough to warrant a draft pick against that, but will almost assuredly get an UDFA contract.
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I never quite understand this thought process. Iowa players have historically done very well for themselves after college, and if they receive an NFL caliber endorsement there's no reason to not give it a shot. Very rarely has playing an extra year done anything to improve stock. Even moreso in the NBA. Before I go on a tangent that has nothing to with football I'll stop.
I know the NFL is all about the measurables but its a crime if Koerner doesn’t get drafted.
Lol. Tyler already graduated and under the old rules without the free 4 game redshirt would have used up all of his eligibility. It was time for him to go get paid. His slide was 100% based on his measurables - he already put together as much impressive film as a scout would watch.
You can always go back to school. Running backs don't exactly have a long shelf life. If anything I think Tyler would have benefitted had he been able to leave before this season as he was a first team big ten player last year and barring a monster year he was unlikely to jump higher than that. Hoping the offensive line is better is akin to hoping my next fart after eating taco bell is only gas and nothing else.
I think NFL scouts were turned off by his "highlight" film against David Bell........
Yes this last year didn't help him. He had the most negative rushing plays of any back in the country. Much of that due to the o-line, but some of that was just not going and getting 1-2 yards to make it 2nd and 8 instead of 2nd and 13. He can catch the ball and has good feet in the open field. Hope he gets a shot.
So was I!
You must mean Tyler Linderbaum. Tyler Goodson was a true junior this past season.
Pretty sure he’s talking about Tyler Goodson who I’m willing to bet didn’t graduate.
I was shocked at how poor he looked in the first round draft video clip of Hutchinson waltzing right through our O line and sacking SP. Tyler didn’t chip block…just kinda stood there and watched Hutchinson go right by him. Saw that in many other games as well. Wish him the best however.
Wrong. He was a true freshman in 2019. He still had, technically, TWO potential years left.
What are you talking about? I never read he graduated. He was a true junior, no redshirt. He hasn't made a cent yet.
Maybe the Browns will need a DB for their practice squad next year and he can “man up” on #3 in practices? 
Matt plays in NFL. Class act and Plays tough...
That can't be so. King Fran will be here soon to disclaim your observations......
I think Hankins has a good shot at getting paid for a while. Hope he's healthy and can stay that way.
Who in their right mind would think TL made a mistake becoming a 1st round pick? The post seemed pretty obvious....
According to a tweet on the home page, Matt has agreed to terms with the Falcons. Dollar amount not disclosed.
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HR Heisman
Wonder if he would make a better NFL free safety? Great ball skills, good tackler, not a press coverage guy at next level.
