Iowa Hawkeyes: Running back depth chart preview

Nov 14, 2015; Iowa City, IA, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes running back LeShun Daniels Jr. (29) heads for the end zone on a 51 yard touchdown run during the fourth quarter against the Minnesota Golden Gophers at Kinnick Stadium. Iowa won 40-35. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-USA TODAY Sports /

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Oct 31, 2015; Iowa City, IA, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes running back Akrum Wadley (25) runs the football against the Maryland Terrapins during the second half at Kinnick Stadium. Iowa won 31-15. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-USA TODAY Sports /

Akrum Wadley (JR)

5-11, 185

Elusiveness + blazing speed = Akrum Wadley. If LeShun Daniels’ is the ‘smash’ in the Iowa RB stable, Wadley provides the ‘dash’. Watch and see:

Wadley isn’t afraid to run through contact either, despite his size…

Catching the ball is also a strength, especially with his ability to run after the catch:

This guy is going to be a heck of a weapon for the Hawkeyes this season. With Daniels providing the power and the ability to wear you out late in games, Wadley will come in and provide the big play threat that the Hawkeyes need to have versatility in the running game, as well as a dynamic threat in the passing game.

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