Entering the 2021 NFL Draft, Northern Iowa has had 19 players selected dating back to 1966.
The Panthers are expected to have one or two players taken in this year’s draft with Spencer Brown and Elerson Smith.
Here are the past NFL Draft picks from UNI.
UNI Draft Picks
| Year | Rd | Pos. | Player | Team |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 5 | WR | Daurice Fountain | IND |
| 2016 | 4 | DB | Deiondre’ Hall | CHI |
| 2015 | 3 | RB | David Johnson | AZ |
| 2008 | 3 | OL | Chad Rinehart | WAS |
| 2008 | 7 | OL | Brandon Keith | AZ |
| 2002 | 5 | TE | Ryan Hannam | SEA |
| 2001 | 5 | WR | Eddie Berlin | TN |
| 2000 | 2 | OL | Brad Meester | JAC |
| 1999 | 5 | DB | Tyree Talton | DET |
| 1997 | 3 | WR | Dedric Ward | NYJ |
| 1993 | 5 | WR | Kenny Shedd | NYJ |
| 1991 | 3 | DT | James Jones | CLE |
| 1990 | 6 | LB | Bryce Paup | GB |
| 1982 | 11 | QB | Steve Sandon | NE |
| 1976 | 10 | QB | Bill Salmon | MN |
| 1976 | 16 | OL | Mike Timmermans | GB |
| 1968 | 17 | LB | Roy Pederson | BAL |
| 1966 | 5 | RB | Randy Schultz | CLE |
| 1966 | 18 | OL | Doug Korver | ATL |
