Former Iowa, Iowa State, Northern Iowa and Drake players make NFL rosters
The four biggest college football programs in the state will have 50 players on NFL rosters when the season begins.
Of state universities, Iowa has the most players on NFL rosters with 29. Among them are established stars like George Kittle with the San Francisco 49ers, T.J. Hockenson of the Minnesota Vikings and Jack Campbell of the Detroit Lions.
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Denver Broncos safety Kareem Jackson looks to hit Minnesota Vikings tight end T.J. Hockenson during the first half of a Nov. 19 game in Denver. Jack Dempsey, Associated Press
Seventeen former Cyclones are on NFL rosters. Brock Purdy of the 49ers, New York Jets' wideout Allen Lazard and Houston Texans’ wide receivers Jayden Higgins are among the notable names.
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San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy warms up before a preseason game against the Las Vegas Raiders on Aug. 16 in Las Vegas. John Locher, Associated Press
Northern Iowa has four former players in the NFL – Khristian Boyd (New Orleans Saints), Spencer Brown (Buffalo Bills), Elijah Campbell (Miami Dolphins) and Trevor Penning (New Orleans Saints).
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New Orleans Saints offensive tackle Trevor Penning (70) works on a blocking drill during NFL football training camp in Metairie, La., on Saturday. The Saints first-round draft choice has been at the center of a few training camp skirmishes this week as he fights for playing time at left tackle. Gerald Herbert
Drake has one player currently in the NFL in Seattle Seahawks’ tight end Eric Saubert.
COLLEGE WOMEN’S SOCCER
UNI falls at St. Thomas
ST. PAUL, Minn. – UNI suffered a 1-0 non-conference loss at St. Thomas Thursday afternoon.
The Tommies scored the game’s lone goal four minutes into the second half.
UNI had opportunities to equalize in the second half, amassing seven shots on goal after the intermission.
Kennedy Bunterbach took the loss for the Panthers (1-2-1).
UNI returns home Sunday to host Viterbo on Senior Day. The game is scheduled for 1 p.m. at the UNI Soccer Field.
COLLEGE CROSS COUNTRY
UNI opens season at Iowa State
AMES – The UNI cross country team opened the season at the Cyclone Preview at the Iowa State University Cross Country Course.
Sophomore Colin Lillie led the way for Panther men in the six-kilometer race with a career best time of 18:33 to finish in 14th place overall. Micah Rees followed in 16th place with a career best time of 18:38. In his collegiate debut, Ethan Olds placed 20th with a time of 18:58, followed closely by Drew Dombrosky in 23rd with a new career best time of 19:03.
Senior Amelia Hill led the way for the Panther women in the five-kilometer race, finishing ninth with a time of 17:35, the seventh fastest 5K time in program history. Leah Klapatauskas followed closely behind, finishing tenth with a career best time of 17:45, while Meghan Wheatley also clocked with a time of 17:45 to take 11th.
Kaylee Woolery finished 15th with a career best time of 18:17, followed by Sarah Feddersen finishing 16th in 18:25.
The Panthers run next Friday at the Redbird Invite in Normal, Illinois.
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