Bryce Hawthorne brings disruptive interior depth to Iowa’s defensive front
Hawthorne is a sturdy, high-motor Iowa DL who played in all 10 games in 2025 and finished with 10 tackles, 2 tackles for loss, and his first career interception, showing he can flash both run-stopping grit and occasional playmaking ability[1][3]. His best differentiators are his interior strength, pursuit, and toughness—backed by a 73 overall EA College Football rating, with strength 83, toughness 87, and pursuit 82—making him a useful fit for a defense that values disciplined, physical line play[4]. He also arrived from South Dakota State with proven production and upside, including 5.5 TFL and 29 pressures in 2024[1][14].
