McConkey was one of the best second-round snags of last year’s draft, finishing with 91 catches for 1,346 yards and eight touchdowns as a perfect fit with Justin Herbert. Joe Hortiz, to no one’s surprise, had a great first draft with the Chargers.

A year ago, the NFL draft gave the Washington Commanders a chance to find their quarterback of the future with the No. 2 overall pick. They took Jayden Daniels and he helped them turn into an immediate playoff team with a surprise trip to the NFC championship game,

The Houston Texans have added another former Iowa State wide receiver, selecting Jayden Higgins in the second round of the NFL Draft on Friday night. Higgins joins ex-Cyclone Xavier Hutchinson as weapons for star quarterback CJ Stroud.