Iowa Hawkeyes senior defensive end Adrian Clayborn has been named a first-team all-American by the American Football Coaches Association (AFCA). It is the only college football All-America team that is voted on entirely by coaches. Clayborn, a 6-4, 285-pounder from St. Louis, is the eighth Hawkeye player to ever make the elite AFCA all-America team. He is the fifth Kirk … [Read more...] about Iowa Hawkeyes DE Adrian Clayborn Named All-American
adrian clayborn iowa hawkeyes
Iowa’s Defensive Line: Nation’s Best?
Currently one the best defenses in all of college football lives in Iowa City right now. The Iowa Hawkeyes lead the nation in total defense (227.5), rank third in rushing defense (65.5) and fifth in scoring defense (12.0). Much of that has to do with their defensive line, which rivals Alabama as quite possibly the nation's best. Led by the All-World Adrian Clayborn, and … [Read more...] about Iowa’s Defensive Line: Nation’s Best?
#18 Iowa vs. Ball State: Brutally Honest Game Preview
Poor Ball State. They're getting the Iowa Hawkeyes at the exact wrong time. The Hawks were upset in the late night desert air by Arizona, and now they need wins with huge style points to compensate for how far they fell in the national rankings. Critics of Iowa say the team, and the state itself, is boring. I disagree. Iowa provided the setting for "Field of Dreams" and "The … [Read more...] about #18 Iowa vs. Ball State: Brutally Honest Game Preview
Iowa’s Clayborn on Football agents and NFL Draft Decisions
Iowa's Adrian Clayborn is more than just a top #5-#15 NFL Draft prospect. He's an interesting interview, and a candid young man with stand-up character. He was the highlight of Big Ten Media Day 2; partially because he was so candid about the transitional process from college to professional football. "The coaches sit down, and we have a talk with a guy from a program … [Read more...] about Iowa’s Clayborn on Football agents and NFL Draft Decisions
Iowa’s Adrian Clayborn has High Character, High NFL Draft Stock
This past year, there's been talk in the pro football world about some supposed "character concerns" over Iowa Defensive End Adrian Clayborn. NFL teams are more careful than ever in this era of Roger Goodell's attempts to legislate morality. However, there are no doubts about Clayborn's ability on the field. The All-American Honorable Mention had 11.5 sacks last year, and … [Read more...] about Iowa’s Adrian Clayborn has High Character, High NFL Draft Stock