Defensive tackle Noah Shannon was not someone I expected to be back in black and gold this season. He had a superb senior season as a returning starter and looked like someone who could compete for a spot in the NFL. Shannon proclaimed over the offseason that he had unfinished business at the University of Iowa and everyone in Iowa City is ecstatic to have him back.
Last year, the experienced defensive tackle enjoyed somewhat of a breakout season. In addition to his stellar play off the stat sheet, Shannon boasted a career-high 8.5 tackles for loss. He was an All-Big Ten honorable mention selection as well. Known as the man who does all the dirty work on the line, Shannon turned some heads with his disruptive play last year. He was instrumental in the defense being as good as it was and showed some serious NFL potential.
For now, those dreams of playing in the league are on the back-burner as Shannon is back with a vengeance. A sixth-year senior, Shannon returns to help lead Iowa back to the Big Ten Championship.
Shannon just may make good on that goal. He is slotting back into a starting defensive tackle tandem with Logan Lee, surrounded by an extremely talented group of pass rushers. Here is a look at the always-underrated Noah Shannon.
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