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UNI’s Trevor Penning taken by New Orleans with 19th pick in NFL Draft

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April 29th, 2022 by Ric Hanson

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 has been known for playing with a nasty streak.

UNI coach Mark Farley on having a first round pick.

Farley on what it means for the program.