The Hawkeyes have shifted things around a bit on defense. What does that mean for young linebackers looking to make an impact?
Jayden McDonald- RS Freshman
Suwanee, Georgia (North Gwinnett)
6’0”, 235 lbs
2019 Projection: Reserve Linebacker
With Iowa’s shift to more of a 4-2-5 base defense with only two linebackers in the middle, Phil Parker has indicated a desire to get a little more creative with some of his weapons. For senior Amani Jones, that means a shift from middle linebacker a year ago to edge rushing specialist this season.