Although only four players were selected in the 2019 NFL Draft, based on the UDFA signings in the last two weeks, the NFL thought very highly of the 2018 Iowa football team.
Four players signed deals pretty quickly after the draft process with Nick Easley heading to the Bills, Matt Nelson heading to the Lions, Keegan Render heading to the Eagles, and Ross Reynolds heading to the 49ers. Meanwhile, two others had to fight and grind some more to get their NFL opportunities.
The NFL Draft cycle works like this.
First, there are seven rounds of the NFL Draft.