courtesy coverage partner Radio Iowa
Offensive tackle Trevor Penning became the first UNI player selected in the first round of the NFL Draft after being taken by the New Orleans Saints with the 19th pick. Penning joined family and friends at a watch party in Clear Lake.
Penning says getting drafted in the first round is an “incredible feeling.”
Penning says playing with a mean streak is how offensive line is meant to be played.
UNI coach Mark Farley says Penning’s selection is great for UNI and Mason City Newman.
Mark Farley on his pride for Trevor Penning and what he’s meant for UNI.
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