Two tight ends from the University of Iowa were selected among the top twenty picks in Thursday’s opening round of the NFL Draft.
The Detroit Lions addressed a pressing need, selecting tight end T.J. Hockenson with the No. 8 overall pick in the NFL draft. The 6-foot-5, 251-pound Hockenson is highly regarded because of his combination of athleticism, receiving skills and blocking. He won the John Mackey Award last year.
Denver’s John Elway moved down 10 spots to select Iowa tight end Noah Fant with the 20th picks in the first round of the draft. Fant joins a tight end group that includes three players coming off injuries.
