
Iowa's 2005 Freshman All-America DL Monster
Mitch King burst onto the scene as a First-team Freshman All-America in 2005 for the Iowa Hawkeyes, dominating with 60 tackles (36 solo), 11 TFLs, 2 sacks, 3 passes deflected, and 3 forced fumbles—showcasing elite pass-rush instincts and relentless motor that ranked him 7th in the Big Ten for TFL average (1.19) in later seasons. His disruptive intensity and Big Ten pedigree made him a brief NFL taste-tester with the Colts and Saints, proving he's the prototype DL with proven college explosion; a steal for teams needing immediate trench warfare.