On the heels of linebacker Jay Higgins etching his name into Iowa Hawkeyes lore, he gets to do so with a teammate who resides on the offensive side of the ball.
Iowa running back Kaleb Johnson has officially become Iowa’s next consensus All-American. The breakout year from the Hawkeyes running back had him among the best backs in the nation all year long and he is receiving proper recognition for it.
With being named a First-Team All-American by more than half of the outlets, Johnson secured his spot among Iowa greats.
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Johnson is now Iowa’s 33rd consensus First-Team All-American in school history and the 12th for the Hawkeyes in 12 years to continue an incredible run of talent and development.
Kaleb Johnson was awarded First-Team All-American recognition from Sporting News, Walter Camp, and the Football Writers Association of America.
Johnson received a Second-Team All-American nod from the Associated Press and AFCA.
On the year, Kaleb Johnson ran for 1,537 yards on 240 carries and 6.4 yards per rush. He found the endzone 21 times and averaged 128.1 rushing yards per game.
Through the air, Johnson added 22 receptions as Iowa’s third-leading receiver for 188 yards and two more touchdowns.
Kaleb Johnson set Iowa single-seasons records for total points scored, total touchdowns, and rushing.
He is destined for the NFL where he is sure to make a team very happy in the future, but for now, Kaleb Johnson is forever etched into Iowa Hawkeyes greatness.
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