Golston Selected by Cowboys in 3rd Round

Golston was a first-team All-Big Ten selection by coaches and media. He earned honorable mention All-America recognition and was a semifinalist for the Lott IMPACT Trophy. He started every game the past two seasons and participated for the American Team in the Senior Bowl on Jan. 30.

“(Golston) comes hard and if you lack intensity or you can’t sustain, you’re going to get beat,” said draft analyst Mel Kiper, Jr. “This kid will help (Dallas). I like the pick. You can’t argue with the production, intensity or consistency he played with.”

Iowa has had 14 defensive interior linemen or defensive ends selected during the Kirk Ferentz era. The most recent was A.J. Epenesa, who went in the second round to the Buffalo Bills in 2020.

The Cowboys finished 6-10 last season, tied for second in the NFC East.

Iowa has had at least one player drafted in every NFL Draft since 1978, including 10 first round selections. Golston is the 76th player coached by Ferentz at Iowa to be selected in the NFL Draft.

NFL Draft During Ferentz Era