Who is Deacon Hill? A look at the Iowa Hawkeyes’ quarterback

Deacon Hill was thrust into action and is looking like Iowa’s new quarterback for the foreseeable future. Here is a look at who Hill is.

After Cade McNamara went down with a leg injury, it was time for the backup quarterback. Enter in Deacon Hill. The Iowa Hawkeyes turned to Hill early in the game against Michigan State and may be having him at the helm for the future pending McNamara’s injury diagnosis.

Hill came in and did enough to help the Hawkeyes get the win and move to 4-1 on the season. He will now have an entire week of prep to get ready to take on the Purdue Boilermakers. He isn’t the only one prepping, though.

Iowa fans are also entering a new week of prep and will want to find out who exactly Deacon Hill is, where he comes from, the path that has led him to Iowa, and how he can succeed in the role of the starting quarterback.

Here is a look at Deacon Hill and who he is in every aspect.