LeShun Daniels Jr. Named Iowa Honorary Captain

IOWA CITY, Iowa – Former College of Iowa working again LeShun Daniels, Jr., will function honorary captain when Iowa hosts Northwestern on Saturday at Kinnick Stadium within the Hawkeye Homecoming recreation. Kickoff is about for two:35 p.m. (CT) and the sport will probably be televised on ESPN2.

Daniels, Jr., performed his remaining season for the Hawkeyes in 2016, speeding for 1,058 yards and 10 touchdowns. He began 5 video games in 2015, speeding for 646 yards and eight touchdowns because the Hawkeyes gained the Huge Ten West Division title. Iowa posted a 20-7 document in his remaining two seasons, whereas successful 35 video games throughout his profession.

The Warren, Ohio, native accomplished his Hawkeye profession with 1,888 speeding yards and 19 touchdowns. He ranks 18th in profession speeding yards and is tied for eleventh in speeding touchdowns. His finest particular person efficiency got here in a 2015 win over Minnesota when he rushed 26 instances for 195 yards and three touchdowns.

Daniels, Jr., was named a Everlasting Staff Captain and Most Precious Participant as a senior, whereas incomes the Hayden Fry Award. He signed an NFL free agent contract with New England following his Hawkeye profession.

Daniels, Jr., will accompany the Iowa captains to midfield for Saturday’s pregame coin toss. He can even be with the Hawkeyes within the locker room earlier than and after the sport.