The NFL Draft is just weeks away, and the Iowa Hawkeyes are poised to make another significant impact. With the event set for Pittsburgh, ESPN's latest seven-round mock draft from analyst Matt Miller projects six Iowa players to hear their names called, continuing the program's strong pipeline to the pros.

Iowa has long been an NFL factory, with 41 former players on rosters last season. This year's draft class looks to add to that legacy. Leading the pack in Miller's projection is offensive lineman Gennings Dunker, who is forecasted as a potential steal for the Pittsburgh Steelers at pick No. 76 in the third round. Miller notes Dunker could immediately fill a left guard vacancy, offering great value if he falls out of the earlier rounds where he's often mocked.

The next Hawkeye off the board is a slight surprise. Miller has defensive back TJ Hall heading to the Jacksonville Jaguars at pick No. 88, also in the third round. While some see Hall as a Day 3 selection, Miller praises his technical press coverage and believes he could be a starting-caliber corner, providing valuable flexibility for the Jaguars' secondary.

These two third-round picks highlight the depth of talent coming from Iowa City. With several more Hawkeyes projected in the later rounds, it's clear the program's reputation for developing NFL-ready players remains as strong as ever. For fans and future pros alike, draft weekend will be a celebration of hard work paying off.