After the conclusion of the 2026 NFL Draft, which saw seven Hawkeyes selected and many more sign as undrafted free agents, here are some of the best social media reactions from Iowa football fans to the successful representation in Pittsburgh.
As a quick recap of the seven Hawkeyes selected in the 2026 NFL Draft, the group was led by offensive linemen Logan Jones (No. 57 overall, Chicago Bears) and Gennings Dunker (No. 96 overall, Pittsburgh Steelers) on Day 2, followed by Kaden Wetjen (No. 121 overall, Pittsburgh Steelers), Beau Stephens (No. 148, Seattle Seahawks), Karson Sharar (No. 183 overall, Arizona Cardinals), T.J. Hall (No. 219 overall, New Orleans Saints), and Max Llewellyn (No. 238 overall, Miami Dolphins) all being chosen on Day 3.
Among the Hawkeyes who signed as undrafted free agents, defensive lineman Ethan Hurkett and safety Xavier Nwankpa reportedly signed with the Kansas City Chiefs; defensive lineman Aaron Graves signed with the Baltimore Ravens; tight end Hayden Large signed with the Chicago Bears; and quarterback Mark Gronowski signed with the Miami Dolphins.
Gennings Dunker on throwing an NFL Draft party for his Hometown: “I know the draft party is kind of about me but I don’t want it to be about me. I want it be about the community and the town I grew up in and the people that helped raise me.”#steelers pic.twitter.com/bAkiUhhkpC
Kaden Wetjen got the call the Steelers were picking him at the golf course.“I didn’t shank it into the pond after I got picked so everything’s going good.”He’s on the call with us walking up 9. Is he finishing the round?“No, we’re going back to party now!”
Ben Johnson said the Bears were "smitten" with Iowa center Logan Jones throughout the pre-draft process.Johnson: "We felt convicted as a staff, coaching staff and personnel side, that he was our guy. The mental is top notch. We saw all the traits we’re looking for, whether it’s…
— Courtney Cronin (@CourtneyRCronin) April 26, 2026
Congratulations @logan_jones75 on becoming the first-ever Mr. 57 last night. Your custom jacket and lifetime supply of ketchup are on the way… #ItHasToBe pic.twitter.com/WiASThQjyS
The résumé speaks for itself. @BeauStephens70 Presented by @lumentechco pic.twitter.com/mDcQtcxmB8
An unforgettable call. @BeauStephens70 pic.twitter.com/OTz0blz4Hi
Karson Sharar hit Diego Pavia so hard that he knocked Pavia out of the draft https://t.co/PCazoKqsb0
— Kirk’s Evil Twin (KET) (@tory4heisman) April 25, 2026
Another Doughboy to the league.@TjHalljr1 x @Saints pic.twitter.com/gNmL57AHWp
— Hawkeye Football (@HawkeyeFootball) April 25, 2026
South Beach Bound.@maxllewellyn34 x @MiamiDolphins pic.twitter.com/lXz1kHe0i5
— Hawkeye Football (@HawkeyeFootball) April 25, 2026
How in the world did Max Llewellyn fall to the 7th round? pic.twitter.com/zRuDgfUJym
— Polymarket Football (@PolymarketBlitz) April 26, 2026
Longest active NFL Draft streaks with a pick, coming out of the 2026 draft:Michigan / USC (1939, 88 years)Florida (1952)Miami (FL) (1975)Notre Dame* / Iowa (1978)*ND would be 1938 if you include the 1977 Supplemental Draft+Wisconsin's streak going back to 1979 just ended
Draft picks over the last 10 years:Iowa - 43Iowa State - 16Nebraska - 18