Iowa football linebacker factory delivered again. What's next in 2026?
Iowa football's linebacker program continues to produce NFL talent, with Karson Sharar being selected in the 6th round of the 2026 NFL Draft. Despite losing key players, the coaching staff remains optimistic about the depth and potential of the remaining linebackers. As they prepare for the upcoming season, the focus will be on developing the next generation of players to fill the gaps left by departures.
- ▪Karson Sharar was Iowa's leading tackler last season and was drafted by the Arizona Cardinals.
- ▪Iowa's linebackers coach Seth Wallace is tasked with replacing several key players who have exhausted their eligibility.
- ▪The Hawkeyes did not add any transfer players to their linebacker group during the offseason.
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