Deshaun Lee's Veteran Leadership | Iowa Hawkeyes Football News

With just eight days until kickoff, Iowa’s No. 8 jersey belongs to veteran cornerback Deshaun Lee — a fifth-year force with 34 tackles, two interceptions, and six pass break-ups over the past two seasons. After redshirting as a three-star recruit, Lee seized his moment in 2023 and exploded onto the scene with a game-changing pick against Wisconsin. His leadership and experience are vital as the Hawkeyes gear up for their opener against Northern Illinois — and yes, he’s following in the footsteps of legendary No. 8 Leroy Smith, who once set a Big Ten sack record. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/a70cde2be5a661b6