The preseason awards train keeps on chugging along for a pair of Iowa defensive stars. Senior linebacker Jack Campbell and redshirt senior cornerback Riley Moss were both recognized as preseason first-team All-Americans by Sporting News’ Bill Bender.
Campbell finished the 2021 season as the national leader in tackles with 143. He added eight passes defensed, 3.5 tackles for loss, one sack, one forced fumble and a pair of interceptions, one of which he returned for a touchdown.
The 6-foot-5, 246 pound linebacker from Cedar Falls, Iowa, was a second-team All-American by the Football Writers Association of America and Phil Steele in 2021. Phil Steele and the Big Ten media named Campbell as a first-team All-Big Ten member last season.
Campbell was a tackling machine for the Hawkeyes. He had 140 total stops, including 14 total tackles in the Citrus Bowl. He also had two interceptions, two forced fumbles and six pass breakups. Campbell missed spring practice with a knee injury, but is healthy and ready for a fifth season. – Bender, Sporting News.
Riley Moss got his 2021 season off to a blazing start with a pair of interceptions that he returned for touchdowns of 30 and 55 yards in Iowa’s 34-6 season-opening win over Indiana. Moss finished the 2021 season with 39 tackles, nine passes defensed, four interceptions and three tackles for loss.
In 2021, the 6-foot-1, 193 pound cornerback was honored as a first-team All-American by Sporting News and a second-team All-American by the Football Writers Association of America and Phil Steele. He was also the Tatum-Woodson Big Ten Defensive Back of the Year and a first-team All-Big Ten selection by the league’s media and coaches.
Moss is a fifth-year player who took advantage of his opportunities in the Hawkeyes’ secondary last season. He had four interceptions and a pair of pick sixes. Moss missed three games with a left knee injury. Moss didn’t allow a TD in coverage in 2021 and can build on that on an experienced defense. – Bender, Sporting News.
Both Campbell and Moss were named to the Lott IMPACT Trophy preseason watch list, were listed as preseason All-Americans by Athlon Sports and Phil Steele and were named as preseason first-team All-Big Ten selections by Athlon Sports and Phil Steele.
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