DB Cooper DeJean, Iowa: A leg injury cost DeJean the final three games, but before then he was the best player on one of the nation’s best defenses, which carried Iowa to 10 wins. DeJean has two interceptions, five pass breakups and a punt return touchdown. According to PFF, he allowed 21 catches on 46 targets for 205 yards and zero touchdowns. He was named the Big Ten’s defensive back of the year and return specialist of the year.
P Tory Taylor, Iowa: The Hawkeyes won 10 games despite having the nation’s worst offense, with a stout defense and brilliant special teams. Taylor, who has amassed more than 13,000 punting yards since 2020, ranks third in the nation in punting average (47.9) and fourth in net punting (43.2) while pinning 11 punts inside the 10-yard line, per TruMedia.
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P Tory Taylor, Iowa: The Hawkeyes won 10 games despite having the nation’s worst offense, with a stout defense and brilliant special teams. Taylor, who has amassed more than 13,000 punting yards since 2020, ranks third in the nation in punting average (47.9) and fourth in net punting (43.2) while pinning 11 punts inside the 10-yard line, per TruMedia.
The Athletic's 2023 college football All-America teams: Jayden Daniels leads the way
Jayden Daniels, T'Vondre Sweat, Michael Penix Jr. and Marvin Harrison Jr. are among our college football All-America team headliners.
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