The Iowa Hawkeyes are one of the few teams in the country that still utilize a fullback often in their run game. Few have done it as well as Monte Pottebaum did during his time as a member of the Hawkeyes.
The former Iowa fullback signed with the Pittsburgh Steelers as an undrafted free agent earlier this year. Pottebaum has since made the decision to retire from the NFL.
#Steelers say rookie FB Monte Pottebaum is retiring from the NFL.
He was the only fullback on the roster. pic.twitter.com/Qtjv6MufWf
— Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) July 30, 2023
Pottebaum didn’t put up gaudy statistics while at Iowa, but he didn’t need to and that wasn’t asked of him. He did reel in 10 receptions for 85 yards and have 20 rushes for 82 yards during his career. Pottebaum did get rewarded with one touchdown run in his career.
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Over 45 games for Iowa, Pottebaum used a hard-nosed mentality to meet linebackers in the hole and clear paths for his running backs paired with his long locks of blonde hair to become a favorite of Hawkeye fans.
Here is a look at some of the best photos of Monte Pottebaum as a member of the Iowa Hawkeyes.