The Big Ten Media Days have concluded and Kirk Ferentz provided some clarity for his 2019 Iowa football team, specifically, junior wide receiver Ihmir Smith-Marsette.
The Newark, NJ native showed his potential as a true freshman hauling in 18 receptions for 187 yards and 2 touchdowns in the 2017 season.
That year, Smith-Marsette played in 11 games and caught the game-winning touchdown to complete the comeback over in-state rival Iowa State. In fact, both of his touchdowns came in that game and was expected to take a big leap in 2018. However, his production improved marginally as a starter.