Demond Tucker has a new home, but he isn’t changing positions.
The reigning Big 12 defensive newcomer of the year is getting reps on Iowa State’s second-team defense this spring. It’s a step back for the defensive tackle, but one he’s using as motivation to ensure he moves forward from it.
“Shows me, hey I need to come in a little bit more,” Tucker told the Ames Tribune. “I need to step it up a little bit more, get in my playbook a little bit more.
“As of right now I like running with them because I know I have a lot more learning to do.