11 Hawkeyes garner preseason honors from Athlon Sports
Athlon Sports recently released their preseason All-American and All-Big Ten teams and the Iowa Hawkeyes have their hearty presence felt up and down both teams.
Highlighting the names of the Hawkeyes is punter Tory Taylor making an appearance as a preseason first-team All-American. Along with him is Cooper DeJean finding himself as a preseason second-team All-American. DeJean also finds himself among the All-Big Ten teams in another position, exemplifying his versatility and what he means to this team.
Tory Taylor & Cooper DeJean ➡️ Athlon Preseason All-Americans.
11 Hawkeyes Earn Preseason Honors by @AthlonSports.#Hawkeyes
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The Hawkeyes have an offensive presence that includes the offensive line, running back, and of course, the tight end position. One glaring omission is transfer tight end Erick All as he doesn’t appear among any of the teams.
Defensively, the Hawkeyes are represented at every level from defensive line to linebacker to the secondary. One name not included defensively is bright up-and-comer Xavier Nwankpa.
Below is a look at the Hawkeyes appearing with these preseason honors and a glance at their production in 2022.
Athlon All-American First Team
Tory Taylor, Punter
2022 Stats: 82 punts, 45.4-yard average, 38 punts inside the 20, 27 punts of 50+ yards
Athlon All-American Second Team
Cooper DeJean, Cornerback
2022 Stats: 75 tackles, 3 tackles for loss, 8 pass breakups, 5 interceptions, 3 defensive touchdowns
Athlon All-Big Ten First Team
Cooper DeJean, Defensive Back
2022 Stats: 75 tackles, 3 tackles for loss, 8 pass breakups, 5 interceptions, 3 defensive touchdowns
Drew Stevens, Kicker
2022 Stats: 16/18 on FG attempts, 24/24 on XPs, long of 54 yards
Tory Taylor, Punter
2022 Stats: 82 punts, 45.4-yard average, 38 punts inside the 20, 27 punts of 50+ yards
Athlon All-Big Ten Second Team
Joe Evans, Defensive Line
2022 Stats: 31 tackles, 10 tackles for loss, 6.5 sacks
Quinn Schulte, Defensive Back
2022 Stats: 71 tackles, 1 interception, 6 pass breakups
Cooper DeJean, Punt Returner
2022 Stats: 10 punt returns, 16.5 yards per punt return
Athlon All-Big Ten Third Team
Luke Lachey, Tight End
2022 Stats: 28 receptions, 398 yards, 14.2 yards per catch, 4 touchdowns
Mason Richman, Offensive Line
Logan Lee, Defensive Line
2022 Stats: 33 tackles, 8 tackles for loss, 3 sacks
Nick Jackson, Linebacker
2022 Stats (at Virginia): 104 tackles, 4 pass breakups, 5 sacks
Athlon All-Big Ten Fourth Team
Kaleb Johnson, Running Back
2022 Stats: 151 rushing attempts, 779 rushing yards, 5.2 yards per carry, 6 rushing touchdowns, 4 receptions, 27 receiving yards
Logan Jones, Center
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