LeShun Daniels Jr. was Iowa’s bruising, productive engine in 2016
In the 2016 season, LeShun Daniels Jr. led Iowa’s rushing attack with 1,058 yards and 10 touchdowns, becoming the program’s first 1,000-yard rusher since 2011[1][4][15]. He paired steady between-the-tackles toughness with enough burst to hit chunk gains, and Iowa sources also noted his durability and workhorse role across 13 games and 12 starts[1][15]. The fit question is simple: if a team wants a reliable, downhill back who can grind out yards, finish runs, and handle volume, Daniels checks that box with no nonsense—just old-school Big Ten thunder[1][12].
