Defensive Backs

We are very excited to be gearing up for our second annual Hawks Helping Hawks giving challenge! Each May, the Hawkeye Legacy program runs a campaign that gives Iowa Football alumni a competitive environment in which they can give back to the program. Last year, our inaugural campaign raised nearly $37,000 for the Hawkeye Legacy program. The money raised goes directly towards efforts that benefit our Legacy Hawks such as our socials and reunions, Hawkeye Legacy Family Weekend, and other unique events like our Templeton Rye trip in 2023. To support the main goal of the Hawkeye Legacy program, the funds raised also help us coordinate and host extensive networking events for our current players to connect with our Legacy Hawks. These networking events have created lasting bonds across generations of Iowa Football alumni who have helped lead to success well beyond their time in a jersey.

The challenge is designed to give our Legacy Hawks a familiar taste of team competition. The Hawks Helping Hawks challenge groups participants by the position they played with Iowa Football. Each position group competes to raise more money for the overall campaign than all other groups. In a tight race in 2023, our Defensive Line participants took home the crown for raising the most money amongst all position groups. As part of our effort to recognize those who participate in the challenge, the names of the contributors from the winning position group will be featured on our Hawkeye Legacy display in the Hansen Football Performance Center all year.