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"To me," Lazard says, "Joel Lanning is the greatest Cyclone of all time." Randy Peterson / The Register
AMES, Ia. — ESPN's longtime NFL Draft guru Mel Kiper Jr. envisions Iowa State’s drought in the draft coming to an end this year.
Kiper said Thursday he could see both Iowa State receiver Allen Lazard and linebacker/quarterback Joel Lanning being selected during the draft, which runs April 26-28.
Iowa State hasn’t had a player picked in the NFL Draft since linebacker Jeremiah George was selected in the fifth round of the 2014 draft.
That could change with Lazard and Lanning this season.
Here’s what Kiper had to say about both players:
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Iowa State wide receiver Allen Lazard breaks away from Iowa linebacker Josey Jewell during their game at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday.
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Iowa State receiver Allen Lazard, right, runs a play route as he is guarded by Iowa cornerback Desmond King on Saturday, Sept. 10, 2016, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City.
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Iowa State wide receiver Allen Lazard meets members of the Iowa Hawkeyes team after Iowa's 42-3 win on Saturday, Sept. 10, 2016, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City.
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Iowa State wide receiver Allen Lazard runs down field during the Cyclones' game against Iowa at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 10, 2016.
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Iowa linebacker Josie Jewell trips up Iowa State receiver Allen Lazard in a potential touchdown-saving defensive play on Saturday, Sept. 10, 2016, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City.
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Iowa State's Allen Lazard catches a touchdown as UNI's Jamison Whiting defends during a game at Jack Trice Stadium Saturday, Sept. 3, 2016.
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September 3, 2016:Iowa State Cyclones wide receiver Allen Lazard (5) makes an end zone catch to score in the second half during a NCAA football game between the Iowa State Cyclones and the University of Northern Iowa Panthers at Jack Trice Stadium, Ames, IA.
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The Cyclones wide receiver Allen Lazard poses for a portrait during media day on Tuesday, August 9, 2016 in Ames.
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The Cyclones wide receiver Allen Lazard poses for a portrait during media day on Tuesday, August 9, 2016 in Ames.
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The Cyclones wide receivers Allen Lazard, left, Trever Ryen, center, and Dondre Daley, right, pose for a portrait during media day on Tuesday, August 9, 2016 in Ames.
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The Cyclones wide receivers Allen Lazard, left, and Dondre Daley, right, pose for a portrait during media day on Tuesday, August 9, 2016 in Ames.
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Allen Lazard could be a dominant force for Iowa State this season.
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Sep 27, 2014; Iowa State Cyclones wide receiver Allen Lazard (5) is tackled by Baylor Bears cornerback Xavien Howard (4) at Jack Trice Stadium.
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Oct 11, 2014; Iowa State Cyclones wide receiver Allen Lazard (5) hauls in a pass against the Toledo Rockets at Jack Trice Stadium. Iowa State defeated Toledo 37-30.
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Oct 11, 2014; Ames, IA, USA; Iowa State Cyclones wide receiver Allen Lazard (5) escapes a tackle against the Toledo Rockets at Jack Trice Stadium. Iowa State defeated Toledo 37-30.
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Nov 29, 2014; Iowa State Cyclones wide receiver Allen Lazard (5) recovers a fumble against the West Virginia Mountaineers at Jack Trice Stadium.
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Nov 29, 2014: Iowa State Cyclones wide receiver Allen Lazard (5) makes a catch while defended by West Virginia Mountaineers cornerback Terrell Chestnut (16) at Jack Trice Stadium. The Mountaineers beat the Cyclones 37 - 24.
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Urbandale wide receiver Allen Lazard hauls in a catch during a high school game between Johnston and Urbandale on Friday, Sept. 13, 2013, in Johnston.
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Urbandale's Allen Lazard runs with the ball after the pass reception during a game against Fort Dodge at Urbandale High School on Friday Aug. 30, 2013.
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Urbandale wide receiver Allen Lazard celebrates after scoring a touchdown after an interception during a high school game between Johnston and Urbandale on Friday, Sept. 13, 2013, in Johnston.
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Urbandale wide receiver Allen Lazard reaches out to make a grab as Johnston defensive back Jack Bergstrom gives chase during a high school football game between Johnston and Urbandale on Friday, Sept. 13, 2013, in Johnston.
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Urbandale captain Allen Lazard, center, greets Johnston captain Mike Mahanna (7) before the start of a high school game between Johnston and Urbandale on Friday, Sept. 13, 2013, in Johnston.
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Urbandale captains, from left, Logan Augustine, Allen Lazard, Alexander Quirk and Spencer Elbert take the field before a 4A Metro clash between Urbandale and Dowling Catholic at Urbandale High School on Friday, Sept. 20, 2013.
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Johnston's Brandon Sexton wraps up Urbandale wide receiver Allen Lazard during a high school game between Johnston and Urbandale on Friday, Sept. 13, 2013, in Johnston.
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Urbandale players including wide receiver Allen Lazard (5) take the field before a 4A Metro clash between Urbandale and Dowling Catholic at Urbandale High School on Friday, Sept. 20, 2013.
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J-Hawk senior wide receiver Allen Lazard battles Railsplitters defensive back Jordan Bryson for a would-be touchdown pass during Lincoln's game against Urbandale, at Hutchens Stadium on Friday, Sept. 27, 2013.
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Urbandale receiver Allen Lazard poses for a picture with active and reserve Army recruiters, from left, Sgt. Justin Bruschi, Sgt. Joseph Kitchen and Drake University ROTC Capt. Kendra Fewell after being selected to participate in the U.S. Army All-American game before he participated in a high school football game between Valley and Urbandale at Urbandale High School on Friday, Oct. 4, 2013.
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Urbandale wide receiver Allen Lazard goes up and over Valley defender Connor Sorge for a pass during a high school football game between Valley and Urbandale at Urbandale High School on Friday, Oct. 4, 2013.
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