Draft: Live pick-by-pick analysis of every selection in Round 1

Analysis of all 32 first-round picks of the 2018 NFL draft, which kicked off Thursday night in Nashville:

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Final projections on where top Hawkeyes, Cyclones will land in NFL Draft

We're a day from perhaps the most consequential NFL Draft for the state of Iowa in a generation.

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Photos: Iowa Hawkeyes and Detroit Lions tight end T.J. Hockenson

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Photos: Iowa Hawkeyes and Denver Broncos tight end Noah Fant

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What NFL Draft experts are saying about Noah Fant’s selection to the Denver Broncos

Reactions from NFL Draft experts as Iowa's Noah Fant goes No. 20 overall.

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PODCAST: ‘Hawk Central’ on NFL Draft, sports gambling, more

Chad Leistikow, Mark Emmert and guest-host Trent Condon fly through this week’s Hawk Central hour.

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How the Lions will use T.J. Hockenson in the NFL

T.J. Hockenson isn't Rob Gronkowski, but he's right for Detroit Lions.

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Iowa Children’s Hospital offers congratulatory message to T.J. Hockenson after NFL Draft pick

T.J. Hockenson and Noah Fant got a special message after being selected in Thursday's NFL Draft.

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Mel Kiper on T.J. Hockenson: Detroit Lions ‘thinking Rob Gronkowski’

Detroit drafted Iowa tight end T.J. Hockenson on Thursday in Nashville, Tennessee. Here's what ESPN and NFL Network pundits had to say about the pick.

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Leistikow: What the Lions are getting in T.J. Hockenson

Hockenson is considered the safest player in the NFL Draft, but that undersells his upside.

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Iowa football: Greatest tight ends in Hawkeyes history

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Leistikow: Iowa’s final spring practice will test buzz for youngsters

Iowa's Friday-night practice will close the spring session; and there are a lot of young players the invitation-only crowd will be watching.

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Final NFL mock draft: Hockenson to Jags, Fant to Pack

Uncertainty still abounds with the first round set to start on Thursday, and there could be several surprise picks throughout the 2019 NFL draft.

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Brian Ferentz likes his Iowa WRs entering 2019

Iowa offensive coordinator Brian Ferentz thinks there could be some flexibility in how he uses freshmen Nico Ragaini and Tyrone Tracy Jr.

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Megan Gustafson is all smiles after it was announced her jersey will be retired

Megan Gustafson is all smiles after it was announced her jersey will be retired.

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Iowa’s Megan Gustafson to have jersey retired

Iowa athletic director Gary Barta announced during a celebration of the 2018-19 team, April 24, 2019, that Hawkeye center Megan Gustafson's jersey will be retired.

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Photos: Iowa Hawkeyes women’s basketball celebrates Elite Eight season with fans

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Meet Alli Ragan, one of the world’s best women’s wrestlers

“The goal is to be a world champ. This week is just the first step in being a world champ and Olympic champ.”

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T.J. Hockenson is the talk of his Iowa hometown

In Chariton, population 4,100, they've long known how special T.J. Hockenson is. On Thursday, you can bet they'll all be watching his big NFL moment

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Mailbag: Will Fred Hoiberg impact Iowa and ISU recruiting?

The Register's Matthew Bain answers your recruiting questions in his weekly mailbag.

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NFL mock draft: Fant moves back into top 10 in latest projection

With the 2019 NFL draft just a day away, USA TODAY Sports gives its latest look at the first round.

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Who will watch Iowa’s top in-state prospects this weekend?

This weekend is the year's first NCAA evaluation period, meaning Division I coaches are allowed to watch prospects play at AAU tournaments across the country.

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Leistikow: Hockenson, Fant could have history-making NFL Draft

T.J. Hockenson is the next Jason Witten, according to one main analyst. Noah Fant could be a top-10 pick or slip out of the first round completely.

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Leistikow: Explaining the safe approach of Iowa’s offense

Iowa's third-year offensive coordinator outlined his perspective on what the Hawkeyes try to do when they have the football.

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Hawkeye D.J. Johnson gets first look at ‘cash’

Phil Parker wants to move a cornerback to his new "cash" spot, and D.J. Johnson will get first look. Plus: Is Nate Wieting Iowa's next breakout tight end?

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Lauren Louive seeks D-I coaching job after Hawkeye Wrestling Club career

“I am excited to coach at the Division I level someday. I believe it’s going to happen. It’s just a matter of when.”

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What Phil Parker wants from ‘cash’ linebacker

Iowa defensive coordinator Phil Parker met with reporters in advance of Friday's final spring practice.

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Notre Dame transfer D.J. Harvey planning official visit with Iowa

Notre Dame transfer D.J. Harvey is planning to officially visit Iowa on May 2-4.

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Iowa’s next tight ends? Brian Ferentz answers

With T.J. Hockenson and Noah Fant off the to the NFL, Iowa offensive coordinator Brian Ferentz addresses that position's immediate future.

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Tim Dwight gives middle school protesters boost

Local football legend Tim Dwight rolled up to his old school district's administrative Friday, lugging four solar panels on a trailer.

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Report: Hauser brothers set to visit Iowa

The Iowa Hawkeyes are reportedly getting visits from two of the country's top transfers.

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Chariton buzzing about T.J. Hockenson’s NFL Draft prospects

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Chariton Iowa is buzzing about T.J. Hockenson’s NFL Draft prospects

Chariton Iowa is buzzing about hometown hero T.J. Hockenson's NFL Draft prospects

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NFL Top 50: Hockenson, Fant more valuable than any QBs

Ranking NFL draft prospects regardless of position can be a futile enterprise and one that might seem especially foolhardy not long after all seven rounds have passed by.

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Iowa basketball 2020 Recruiting Big Board, v2.0

Based on observations and conversations with recruiting and coaching contacts, this is the Register's Iowa 2020 big board heading into the first evaluation period.

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Sports betting: What Iowans need to know

The Iowa legislature has passed a bill that will shape the future of sports betting in the state for years to come.

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Sports betting legislation passes, goes to governor

Iowans now must wait for the governor to sign the bill into law before they can start betting on sports league games at casinos and online.

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Hawkeye Wrestling Club’s Michaela Beck is one of America’s brightest young talents

"Right now, it’s my prime years to train, and I want to put everything I have into it."

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