As spring camps close around the Big Ten, we’re looking at one player on each team who enjoyed a breakout spring and appears set to handle an important role when football resumes in August.
Up next is Iowa, featuring a one-time high school running back who’s looking to make a habit of stopping players at his former position.
Spring breakout player: LB Aaron Mends
Mends played in every game but Iowa’s October victory over Northwestern last season.