Here is the latest on what I have heard and read this past week:
As Blair has mentioned, the deadline to declare for the 2022 NFL Draft is January 17, so we will have some definitive answers by that date.
Tyler Linderbaum is most likely a top 15 pick in this year's draft, so I definitely think he is declaring for the draft.
Riley Moss accepted a Senior Bowl invitation and I believe that he will play in the Senior Bowl and enter the NFL Draft.
That leaves 3 primary players who can decide on using a super senior year and come back next year.
1. Charlie Jones - It would be huge to have Charlie back just for the Return game alone.
2. Jack Koerner - Experienced leader - would be great to have another year
3. Kyler Schott - Have heard the wear and tear on his body may ultimately lead to him being done, but would likely be a Pre-Season All Conference pick if he returns.
The 3 biggest juniors who may be considering the NFL Draft are:
1. Jack Campbell - Possibly could be a Pre-Season 1st Team All American if he returns
2. Dane Belton - Led Big 10 with 5 picks
3. Sam LaPorta - Iowa's leader in receptions and yards
My opinion is that all three juniors come back for another year.
If Jones and Koerner come back, I see Iowa being a Pre-Season top 20 team next year.
As Blair has mentioned, the deadline to declare for the 2022 NFL Draft is January 17, so we will have some definitive answers by that date.
Tyler Linderbaum is most likely a top 15 pick in this year's draft, so I definitely think he is declaring for the draft.
Riley Moss accepted a Senior Bowl invitation and I believe that he will play in the Senior Bowl and enter the NFL Draft.
That leaves 3 primary players who can decide on using a super senior year and come back next year.
1. Charlie Jones - It would be huge to have Charlie back just for the Return game alone.
2. Jack Koerner - Experienced leader - would be great to have another year
3. Kyler Schott - Have heard the wear and tear on his body may ultimately lead to him being done, but would likely be a Pre-Season All Conference pick if he returns.
The 3 biggest juniors who may be considering the NFL Draft are:
1. Jack Campbell - Possibly could be a Pre-Season 1st Team All American if he returns
2. Dane Belton - Led Big 10 with 5 picks
3. Sam LaPorta - Iowa's leader in receptions and yards
My opinion is that all three juniors come back for another year.
If Jones and Koerner come back, I see Iowa being a Pre-Season top 20 team next year.