IOWA CITY — It's no secret that Iowa football’s defensive line lost some major pieces from last season.
The top five tacklers on that unit — Aaron Graves, Ethan Hurkett, Max Llewellyn, Jonah Pace and Brian Allen — are no longer with the team.
And it's not just tackles, but a more specific area, that the Hawkeyes need to replenish.
Sacks.
Iowa’s top four sack leaders from last season have departed — with the first three coming from the defensive line. The fourth, Karson Sharar, applied pressure from the linebacker position, totaling four sacks last season before being selected by the Arizona Cardinals in the 2026 NFL Draft.
The top five tacklers on that unit — Aaron Graves, Ethan Hurkett, Max Llewellyn, Jonah Pace and Brian Allen — are no longer with the team.
And it's not just tackles, but a more specific area, that the Hawkeyes need to replenish.
Sacks.
Iowa’s top four sack leaders from last season have departed — with the first three coming from the defensive line. The fourth, Karson Sharar, applied pressure from the linebacker position, totaling four sacks last season before being selected by the Arizona Cardinals in the 2026 NFL Draft.
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