Dec 5, 2020; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes defensive tackle Daviyon Nixon (54) reacts after sacking Illinois Fighting Illini quarterback Brandon Peters (not pictured) during the second half at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-USA TODAY Sports
ESPN’s Mel Kiper Jr. released the latest edition of his 2021 Big Board for the upcoming NFL Draft and had Iowa football’s Daviyon Nixon ranked inside the Top 10.
The Iowa Hawkeyes could have a player selected in the first round of the NFL Draft for the third consecutive year. At least, that’s what ESPN draft analyst Mel Kiper believes.