Welcome back to our preview of the 2023 Iowa Hawkeyes football season. Up next is:
Aaron Graves - Sophomore
6’4”, 274 lbs.
Dayton, IA - Southeast Valley
2023 projection: Reserve defensive tackle
Graves attracted a great deal of hype before his first year in the black and gold. The 4-star product from Southeast Valley was named the Gatorade Player of the Year in his senior season, tallying 63 tackles and 7.5 sacks on the way to a state championship. He was a three-sport athlete, pairing wrestling and basketball with his impressive football career.