T.J. Hockenson

Sure, the game ended in a tie. But Detriot TE T.J. Hockenson proved he was worth a first-round pick!

It's deadline day for those considering early entry into the NFL Draft and Iowa's Mackey Award winner just announced his decision.

The Iowa tight end becomes the first sophomore to win the prestigious award.

Noah Fant may be the only Hawkeye sitting out the Outback Bowl, but more could follow him next year to the NFL.