Iowa State NFL Draft Picks
Draft pipelines, NFL destinations, and positional trends.
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Iowa State NFL Draft pipeline
Draft results show how Iowa State talent translates to the NFL by year, round, position, and pro destination. The filters help separate recent development from the full historical pipeline.
This view currently includes 16 draft picks across the current range and filters, including 1 first-rounder. Use the draft map to compare where college programs send players across the league.
NFL Draft Pipeline
Explore how Iowa State talent translates to Sundays with adjustable timelines, charts, and breakdowns by round, position, and NFL destination.
Total Picks
16
2017 – 2026
First Rounders
1
Latest: Will McDonald IV (2023)
Best Pick
#15
Will McDonald IV • 2023
Position Spotlight
Wide Receiver
4 total picks
Draft Picks Over Time
Rounds Breakdown
Day three picks: 9 • Average round: 3.8
Position Distribution
Top NFL Destinations
Most common landing spots for Iowa State alumni.
Houston Texans
3 picks
Minnesota Vikings
2 picks
New York Jets
2 picks
Baltimore Ravens
2 picks
Chicago Bears
1 pick
Arizona Cardinals
1 pick
Draft Picks Detail
Showing 16 players that match your filters.
Domonique Orange Defensive Tackle • 6'2" • 322 lbs From Kansas City, MO, USA | 2026 | Round 3 (Pick 18) | #82 | Minnesota Vikings | Rank 78 • Grade 78 |
Jayden Higgins Wide Receiver • 6'4" • 214 lbs From South Miami, FL, USA | 2025 | Round 2 (Pick 2) | #34 | Houston Texans | Rank 38 • Grade 87 |
Darien Porter Cornerback • 6'3" • 195 lbs From Bettendorf, IA, USA | 2025 | Round 3 (Pick 4) | #68 |  Las Vegas Raiders | Rank 84 • Grade 75 |
Jaylin Noel Wide Receiver • 5'10" • 194 lbs From Kansas City, MO, USA | 2025 | Round 3 (Pick 15) | #79 | Houston Texans | Rank 48 • Grade 85 |
Jalen Travis Offensive Tackle • 6'8" • 339 lbs From Minneapolis, MN, USA | 2025 | Round 4 (Pick 25) | #127 |  Indianapolis Colts | Rank 160 • Grade 58 |
T.J. Tampa Cornerback • 6'1" • 189 lbs From Saint Petersburg, FL, USA | 2024 | Round 4 (Pick 30) | #130 | Baltimore Ravens | Rank 46 • Grade 84 |
Will McDonald IV Outside Linebacker • 6'4" • 239 lbs From Pewaukee, WI, USA | 2023 | Round 1 (Pick 15) | #15 | New York Jets | Rank 25 • Grade 89 |
Xavier Hutchinson Wide Receiver • 6'2" • 203 lbs From Jacksonville, FL, USA | 2023 | Round 6 (Pick 28) | #205 | Houston Texans | Rank 127 • Grade 63 |
Anthony Johnson Jr. Safety • 6'0" • 205 lbs From Saint Petersburg, FL, USA | 2023 | Round 7 (Pick 25) | #242 |  Green Bay Packers | Rank 171 • Grade 53 |
Breece Hall Running Back • 5'11" • 217 lbs From Wichita, KS, USA | 2022 | Round 2 (Pick 4) | #36 | New York Jets | Rank 30 • Grade 88 |
Eyioma Uwazurike Defensive End • 6'6" • 316 lbs From Detroit, MI, USA | 2022 | Round 4 (Pick 11) | #116 |  Denver Broncos | Rank 90 • Grade 74 |
Charlie Kolar Tight End • 6'7" • 252 lbs From Norman, OK, USA | 2022 | Round 4 (Pick 23) | #128 | Baltimore Ravens | Rank 113 • Grade 70 |
Brock Purdy Quarterback • 6'1" • 212 lbs From Gilbert, AZ, USA | 2022 | Round 7 (Pick 41) | #262 |  San Francisco 49ers | Rank 361 • Grade 31 |
Kene Nwangwu Running Back • 6'1" • 210 lbs From Frisco, TX, USA | 2021 | Round 4 (Pick 14) | #119 | Minnesota Vikings | — |
David Montgomery Running Back • 5'10" • 222 lbs From Cincinnati, OH, USA | 2019 | Round 3 (Pick 9) | #73 | Chicago Bears | Rank 79 • Grade 75 |
Hakeem Butler Wide Receiver • 6'5" • 227 lbs From Baltimore, MD, USA | 2019 | Round 4 (Pick 1) | #103 | Arizona Cardinals | Rank 66 • Grade 78 |
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