Iowa’s steady, ball-hawking corner with NFL-caliber instincts
In the 2021 season, Matt Hankins was a headline defender for Iowa, earning second-team All-Big Ten honors and three interceptions before a season-ending injury cut short his run. He was known for excellent ball skills, physical tackling, and veteran-like consistency, starting 37 consecutive games in the Hawkeyes’ secondary from 2018-2021. The differentiator is his blend of reliability and playmaking: he’s not just a cover man, he’s a tone-setter who can flip momentum with a takeaway. If your team values disciplined, high-IQ DB play, he fits the bill.
