Hitchens drafted by Cowboys
Posted on 10. May, 2014 by admin in Iowa Football
By Brendan Stiles
HawkeyeDrive.com
Former Iowa linebacker Anthony Hitchens was selected in the fourth round of the 2014 NFL Draft, as the Dallas Cowboys took him with the 119th overall pick. Hitchens is the second Hawkeye linebacker to be picked in this year’s draft, following third-round pick Christian Kirksey.
As a senior last season, Hitchens recorded 112 tackles, including 13.5 tackles for a loss of yardage. He also recorded two sacks, two forced fumbles and an interception. For his career, Hitchens compiled 270 tackles over his Hawkeye career.
Last season, the Cowboys went 8-8. Dallas scouted Iowa’s game at Iowa State last season, a game where Hitchens recorded 10 tackles, including six unassisted.
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