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Vandals in the big leagues

Over the past few seasons, Vandal athletics produced many great athletes who are trying to find their own paths to professional success.

Most notably, Idaho football and men’s basketball’s most memorable names have been making a splash in their respective leagues.

Mike Iupati — The one-time All-American guard for Idaho has been enjoying a wonderful career in the NFL. Iupati is a four-time pro bowler who was drafted by the San Francisco 49ers in 2010, playing in Super Bowl XLVII in 2012. In 2015, Iupati signed a five-year contract with the Arizona Cardinals where he earned Second Team All-Pro honors in his first season with the team.