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Versatile Tight End Riley Nowakowski Heads to Pittsburgh at Pick 169

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Tight end Riley Nowakowski is heading to the Pittsburgh Steelers as the 169th pick overall in the fifth round of the 2026 NFL Draft. Nowakowski played one season at IU after transferring from Wisconsin. He was a key to the Hoosiers’ success on offense. What the Steelers are Getting? Nowakowski looks and plays like a […]

49ers Select Hoosier Running Back Kaelon Black in Round Three of NFL Draft

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Kaelon Black, former running back for the Indiana Hoosiers, was drafted by the San Francisco 49ers as a third-round pick. With 1,040 rushing yards and 10 touchdowns last season, he is seen as an undervalued addition, capable of becoming a rotational player despite lacking ideal speed and elusiveness.

D’Angelo Ponds Selected in Second Round by the Jets

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D’Angelo Ponds, a former Indiana Hoosiers cornerback, was drafted in the second round of the 2026 NFL Draft, highlighting his competitive edge despite size concerns. Known for his athleticism and playmaking ability, he is expected to excel as a nickelback and contribute on special teams.

Indiana Spring Game Recap: Tyler Morris Shines on Offense

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Indiana held its spring game on Thursday, the same night that last year’s offensive stars Fernando Mendoza and Omar Cooper Jr. were drafted in the first round of the NFL Draft. Here are the biggest takeaways from this year’s offense:

IU Spring Game: Defensive Line Shows Out

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Indiana won the national title game in 2025, and now the 2026 team needs to separate itself from the 2025 team. The Hoosiers’ defense was the catalyst for their 2025 success, but now, they need to prove themselves once again. There are a lot of questions about whether this defense can live up to Curt […]