Eight Iowa football players garner Phil Steele preseason honors
According to the announcement, Iowa's All-American honorees include senior offensive tackle Gennings Dunker, senior defensive tackle Aaron Graves, and senior return specialist Kaden Wetjen, who were each selected as second-team All-Americans. Additionally, senior center Logan Jones was named a third-team All-American, while sophomore punter Rhys Dakin was picked as a fourth-team All-American by the publication.
In regards to the All-Big Ten accolade, Iowa had two preseason second-team all-conference honorees in senior offensive guard Beau Stephens and senior kicker Drew Stevens, and a third-team selection in senior defensive end Ethan Hurkett.
With the Hawkeyes set to open their 2025-26 campaign on Aug. 30 against FCS-level Albany at 5 p.m. CT at Kinnick Stadium, the Phil Steele honors will give many Iowa fans excitement as they wait to see the team take the field in the fall.
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