Iowa football rookies perform in NFL preseason action
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 21, 2026, 7:41 PM
Last updated Aug 21, 2026

As the NFL preseason continues, multiple former Iowa football players have made notable impacts. Kaden Wetjen showcased his skills with the Pittsburgh Steelers, scoring a touchdown and making significant gains in the preseason opener. Iowa had a record seven players drafted, along with five undrafted free agents who joined NFL teams. Logan Jones is competing for a center position with the Chicago Bears, while Karson Sharar impressed with the Arizona Cardinals after recovering from injury. Other highlights include Mark Gronowski's brief release and subsequent re-signing by the Miami Dolphins due to a quarterback injury.
- •Kaden Wetjen scored a touchdown for the Steelers in his debut.
- •Iowa set a record with seven players drafted in 2026.
- •Logan Jones seeks a center position with the Bears.
- •Karson Sharar led the Cardinals in tackles against the Raiders.
- •Mark Gronowski was re-signed by the Dolphins after being released.
- 7:41 PMYahoo Sports — Iowa Football – Former Hawkeye Rookies in the NFL
"As the NFL preseason marches one, there are more Hawkeye rookies to follow than ever.
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