NFL Combine: 9 Hawkeyes (should be 11) will participate (Feb 26-March 1)

85Bears

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That’s incredibly strong for a natural freshman. His squat and deadlift have to be pretty crazy too. Probably could have been a top powerlifter or strongman.
 
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93hawkeye

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You're surprised X got an invite? Dude is the prototypical Safety size for the NFL. I have a feeling he'll either really improve his stock or totally flame out.
I am surprised. I suppose X's measurables will be ok. But there seemed like so many examples of being 1 step slow to the play. That seemed like an NFL no-go IMO.
 

Franisdaman

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Here's the full list for 2026, including the 9 Hawkeyes. Not sure why the thread title is 11.


I have the thread title saying "up to 11 Hawkeyes will be there" because Dochterman wrote "not invited (yet)," making it sound like up to 11 is still possible if Gronowski & Graves get invited.

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Hawkangler

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Grace surprised me, he'll show his stuff on pro day in Iowa City. Gronowski's numbers don't standout. The NFL wants a passer first and scrambler second. I think if Gronowski had better WR's his numbers would have been better. He also got better as the season progressed. VanderZee's return and Vonnderhme's (sp?) rise.
 

Kceasthawk@77

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Orange was a pretty good player. I wouldn't have minded if he had gone to Iowa. Don't know if the Hawks offered or not.
Not dogging the player, just their getting ONE invite. I guess they didn't have a large senior class, and we certainly had quite a few....
 

rchawk

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Orange was a pretty good player. I wouldn't have minded if he had gone to Iowa. Don't know if the Hawks offered or not.
Considering their small senior class, plus the 50 or so players that don't want to be clones anymore, I'm guessing the 2026 team will be young as well.

Edit: Meant to quote Kceast's post.
 
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