There is something special going on in Iowa City. It has been being built for quite some time. And it will continue to build for a while after. For now, though, the fruits of the labor are starting to be seen.
Another Iowa defender finds himself among the top. This time it is cornerback Riley Moss being graded out as the best cornerback in the Big Ten during the 2021 season.
Riley Moss led all Big 10 CBs in PFF Grade last season (80.1) đź”’@HawkeyeFootball pic.twitter.com/Kaa24kgnOS
— PFF College (@PFF_College) June 13, 2022
This comes directly on the heels of PFF also sharing news that Riley Moss was the only cornerback in the country to have back-to-back seasons graded above 75 during the 2020-21 and 2021-22 seasons.
Moss was a name to watch following the season as there was discussion of him making the leap to the NFL to join a long line of Iowa Hawkeyes defensive backs to make it to the next level. Moss ultimately chose to use his final year of eligibility and stick around Iowa City for one more season.
His decision relieved many Hawkeye fans and provides an experienced veteran on the back end that can anchor the secondary. His experience could prove to be invaluable after Dane Belton, Matt Hankins, and [autotag]Jack Koerner[/autotag]Â departed for the NFL.
With a more youthful secondary, Moss has the experience to act as a coach on the field and provide a steadying force to a defense that looks to stay stout.
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