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Six Athletes Look To Get Their Chance In The NFL

CEDAR FALLS, Iowa – The University of Northern Iowa football program continued its tradition of sending student-athletes to the NFL after six players will get their shot at the next level in the coming months.

After standout defensive back Deiondre' Hall was drafted by the Chicago Bears in the fourth round, other UNI stars started to get their opportunity in the league as well.

Hall's defensive teammate Makinton Dorleant will sign a free agent contract with the Green Bay Packers and will be joined by Savon Huggins, who was invited to the Packers mini-camp.