Indiana's Draft Streak Continues as Simon Stepaniak is Selected by The Green Bay Packers

Indiana's Draft Streak Continues as Simon Stepaniak is Selected by The Green Bay Packers

Written by Sammy Jacobs (@Hoosier_Huddle)

Former Indiana Hoosier offensive lineman Simon Stepaniak was selected by the Green Bay Packers in the sixth round of the 2020 NFL Draft. By being selected Stepaniak extended the Indiana Football program’s streak to seven-straight years with at least one player selected in the NFL Draft (2014-2020). Stepaniak fifth NFL draft pick from Indiana since Tom Allen took over as the head coach of the Hoosiers and the 171st Hoosier taken all-time in the NFL draft.

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Hoosiers at the Next Level: Jason Spriggs, OL, Green Bay Packers

Hoosiers at the Next Level: Jason Spriggs, OL, Green Bay Packers

Written By Evan McShane (@veryreasonable)

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Jason Spriggs has had a very unlucky start to his NFL career after a historic tenure at Indiana University. Spriggs was as durable as they come in college, starting 28 straight games to begin his IU football career. He made 47 starts in 48 games at right tackle, and as a senior he earned First Team All-American Honors. Spriggs excelled at the NFL combine and impressed many with his athleticism. He was projected as a second-rounder with potential to be a starting left tackle at the professional level. The Green Bay Packers, a notoriously conservative franchise, traded a fourth-round draft pick to move up nine spots to select Spriggs 48th overall.

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Green Bay Packer and Former IU OL Jason Spriggs Talks with David Sugarman of HoosierHuddle.com

David Sugarman talked with former Hoosier and current Green Bay Packer OL Jason Spriggs about his journey to the NFC Championship Game, where he'll face former Hoosier Tevin Coleman's Atlanta Falcons. Spriggs also gives his opinion on how the current IU Alums are doing in the NFL.

 

2016 NFL Draft Recap: Where Did Former Hoosiers Land?

2016 NFL Draft Recap: Where Did Former Hoosiers Land?

As the 2016 NFL Draft comes to a close, Hoosier Nation could not be more proud with the results. With three players drafted by NFL teams, this marks the most drafted players since 2010. So far, four more players have received contracts as undrafted free agents, making for a total of seven IU football players that will appear in NFL mini camps this year. 

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Countdown to Kickoff: 27 Days (Arthur Jones)

Countdown to Kickoff: 27 Days (Arthur Jones)

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Football is in the air, now that we just past the four week mark until kickoff. The various media day gatherings are over and now it is down to business in fall camp when pads should be popping any day now. Right now we are 27 days away from the Hoosiers opening game against Southern Illinois. So let's take a look at the Hoosiers' No. 27, Arthur Jones.

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