Iowa Hawkeyes’ Kaevon Merriweather named semifinalist for the Jason Witten Collegiate Man of the Year Award
There really is something about Iowa City, Kirk Ferentz, and the Iowa Hawkeyes’ program and their ability to turn under-recruited teenagers into nationally recognized men that perform on and off the field.
That is what Hawkeyes’ safety Kaevon Merriweather is receiving this recognition for. He has been named a finalist to the Jason Witten Collegiate Man of the Year Award.
Kaevon is a semifinalist for the 𝐉𝐚𝐬𝐨𝐧 𝐖𝐢𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐧 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐌𝐚𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐘𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝 ‼️@Kaevon02 x #Hawkeyes pic.twitter.com/GedTuFKYUE
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Per their official site, the award is given out annually to a division one football player that has demonstrated a record of leadership by exhibiting exceptional courage, integrity and sportsmanship both on and off the field.
Kaevon Merriweather, Iowa (Sr. DB) – Merriweather will be a four-year letterman during his career, in which he was forced to medical redshirt in his second season due to injury. Recognized by Iowa media in 2021 with the Duke Slater Golden Gavel Award for his cooperation with local media throughout the season, he has been involved in nearly 80 hours of leadership, community engagement and diversity, equity and inclusion programing within Student-Athlete Academic Services (SAAS) Hawkeye Life Program. Merriweather is a leader in Student Services Multicultural Focus Group and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion programming, and he was a participant in the B1G Life Series: Selma to Montgomery trip this past July, an immersive and educational experience at the center of the civil rights movement. He has played in 42 career games and has started every game at strong safety in 2022. He has been a member of the team Leadership Council as a junior and senior and is currently tied for team lead with three interceptions. Merriweather will graduate in December with a BS degree in Sport and Recreation Management (Business Studies). – Jason Witten Collegiate Man of the Year Award
Merriweather is having another exceptional year as a member of the Iowa secondary that has been a staple of consistency and great play. He has tallied 41 tackles, six pass breakups, three interceptions, and one forced fumble so far this season.
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