CLEVELAND — The top of the 2021 NFL Draft began as expected Thursday, with Clemson quarterback Trevor Lawrence going No. 1 overall to the Jacksonville Jaguars.
The New York Jets, now Sam Darnold-less, selected BYU QB Zach Wilson at No. 2 and the San Francisco 49ers, who traded up to No. 3, took North Dakota State quarterback Trey Lance.
Below is a list of college players from the University of Iowa, Iowa State University and University of Northern Iowa who heard their names called during this year's draft.
This article will reference both the NFL.com Draft prospect measurements/projections and ESPN.com's prospect projections
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DRAFTED BY: DALLAS COWBOYS (No. 84 overall; Round 3, Pick 21)
6'5", 269 lbs, 34 3/4" arms, 10 7/8" hands
NFL.com projection: Rounds 6-7
ESPN.com projection
- Pro Bowler: 5.1%
- Starter: 15.0%
- Backup: 22.7%
- Replacement: 17.6%
- Non-Factor: 39.6%
DRAFTED BY: BUFFALO BILLS (No. 93 overall; Round 3, Pick 30)
6'8", 311 lbs, 34 3/4" arms, 10 1/4" hands
NFL.com projection: Rounds 2-3
ESPN.com projection
- Pro Bowler: 7.6%
- Starter: 21.4%
- Backup: 44.6%
- Replacement: 20.3%
- Non-Factor: 6.2%
DRAFTED BY: NEW YORK GIANTS (No. 116 overall; Round 4, Pick 11)
6'6", 252 lbs, 34" arms, 10 1/4" hands
NFL.com projection: Rounds 4-5
ESPN.com projection
- Pro Bowler
- Starter
- Backup
- Replacement
- Non-Factor
"I think the guys from the University of Northern Iowa, the Panthers, Spencer Brown left tackle, Elerson Smith edge rusher. Both of them go by Day 2 and both of them start 10 games in their rookie year for their respective team."
—NFL Network Analysis Bucky Brooks on his "boldest" 2021 NFL Draft predictions
DRAFTED BY: MINNESOTA VIKINGS (No. 119 overall; Round 4, Pick 14)
6'1", 210 lbs
NFL.com projection: Round 7
DRAFTED BY:MINNESOTA VIKINGS (No. 157 overall; Round 5, Pick 13)
6'1", 181 lbs, 30 3/4" arms, 9 3/4" hands
NFL.com projection: Rounds 6-7
ESPN.com projection
- Pro Bowler: 4.4%
- Starter: 22.8%
- Backup: 25.7%
- Replacement: 28.7%
- Non-Factor: 18.4%
DRAFTED BY: CAROLINA PANTHERS (No. 158 overall; Round 5, Pick 14)
6'3", 313 lbs, 35 1/8" arms, 9 1/4" hands
NFL.com projection: Rounds 3-4
ESPN.com projection
- Pro Bowler (95th percentile in Approximate Value): 11.0%
- Starter (80-94th percentile): 27.3%
- Backup (60th-79th percentile): 32.3%
- Replacement (45th-59th percentile): 15.9%
- Non-Factor (44th percentile and below): 13.6%
RECAP: Day 2 of the 2021 NFL Draft
RECAP: Day 1 of the 2021 NFL Draft
DRAFTED BY: LOS ANGELES CHARGERS (No. 185 overall; Round 6, Pick 1)
6'3", 234 lbs
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***As of 10:10 a.m. Sunday
Alaric Jackson, offensive tackle, Iowa: LOS ANGELES RAMS
Brandon Smith, wide receiver, Iowa: DALLAS COWBOYS
Dylan Soehner, tight end, Iowa State: NEW ORLEANS SAINTS
JaQuan Bailey, defense end, Iowa State: PHILADELPHIA EAGLES
Lawrence Wright, defensive back, Iowa State: TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS
Jack Heflin, defensive tackle, Iowa: GREEN BAY PACKERS
Cole Banwart, guard, Iowa: TENNESSEE TITANS
Shaun Beyer, tight end, Iowa: DENVER BRONCOS
Landen Akers, wide receiver, Iowa State: LOS ANGELES RAMS
Mekhi Sargent, running back, Iowa: TENNESSEE TITANS
Coy Cronk, offensive line, Iowa: GREEN BAY PACKERS
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