EVANSTON, ILLINOIS - OCTOBER 26: Daviyon Nixon #54 of the Iowa Hawkeyes is blocked by Rashawn Slater #70 of the Northwestern Wildcats at Ryan Field on October 26, 2019 in Evanston, Illinois. (Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images)
After declaring for the 2021 NFL Draft this week, Iowa defensive tackle Daviyon Nixon is a name to keep an eye on in the first round.
Iowa football has developed several draft picks over the years, but only 23 players have been selected in the first round in program history. With his combination of talent and on-field production this season, defensive tackle Daviyon Nixon has a great shot at being the 24th.