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Overview
\nPosition<\/strong>: Inside linebacker
\nHeight<\/strong>:\u00a0<\/strong>6’1″
\nWeight<\/strong>:\u00a0<\/strong>235 pounds
\nSchool<\/strong>:\u00a0<\/strong>Iowa Hawkeyes<\/p>\n

Combine Performance Data
\n<\/strong>40-yard dash:\u00a0<\/strong>4.79 seconds
\nBench press:<\/strong> 22 reps
\nVertical Ju<\/strong>mp:<\/strong> 35 inches
\nBroad Jump:\u00a0<\/strong>9 feet, 8 inches
\n20-yard shuttle:<\/strong> 4.27 seconds<\/p>\n

Josey Jewell 2018 NFL Draft Profile<\/strong><\/h1>\n

The University of Iowa is known for playing sound and smash-mouth football. This style of play has produced many successful defenders and NFL teams have reaped the benefits. Former Hawkeyes like Anthony Hitchens<\/a><\/strong>, Christian Kirksey<\/a><\/strong>, and Mike Daniels<\/a><\/strong> have found extended success in the league and NFL prospect Josey Jewell<\/a><\/strong> will look to continue the trend.<\/p>\n

Jewell was a three-sport athlete in track, baseball, and football at Decorah High School in Iowa. Despite being named an All-Star player at the linebacker position, Jowell’s measurables and athleticism only warranted Divison I school interest. Until late in the process, it appeared Jewell would be attending a lower division school. Fortunately, Jewell received a late offer from Iowa where he would continue his football career for the next four years.<\/p>\n

Iowa Career<\/h2>\n

His freshman year at Iowa, Jewell appeared in 10 games and recorded 51 tackles. On a limited basis, Jewell displayed the ability to be a significant contributor to a top defense competing in the Big Ten. For a freshman, averaging five tackles a game against the likes of Ohio State or Wisconsin in a limited capacity shows the makings of a tackling machine.<\/p>\n

Jewell had a breakout sophomore season in black and yellow. As a starter, Jewell accumulated 126 total tackles, 7.5 tackles for loss, three sacks, and four interceptions. Iowa finished the season 12-2 and appeared in the Rose Bowl against Stanford. Jewell amassed seven tackles and an interception in a loss.<\/p>\n

The Hawkeyes’ linebacker’s junior season was a display of Jewell’s consistent approach. As the leader as one of the nation’s best defenses, Jewell racked up another 124 tackles, six tackles for loss, and nine pass deflections. While Jewell lacked the athleticism that is highly coveted, his instincts and I.Q. were second to none. With these intangibles, Jewell and the Hawkeyes finished 8-5, allowed 18.8 points per game, and made an appearance in the Outback Bowl.<\/p>\n

Senior Year<\/h2>\n

Through hard-work and countless hours of film study, Jewell had accumulated 201 total tackles through three seasons on one of the most consistent and reliable defenses in the nation. In 2017, Jewell set career-highs in tackles with 132, tackles for loss with 13.5, sacks with 4.5, pass deflections with 11, to go along with two interceptions. Jewell was awarded the Ronnie Lott<\/a> <\/strong>Trophy, which signifies the top impact defender, and 2017 Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year. The consensus All-American linebacker went on to lead Iowa to a second consecutive 8-5 season and defeat Boston College 27-20 in the Pinstripe Bowl – Iowa’s first bowl win since 2010. After an unlikely and very successful collegiate career, Jewell’s next step is the NFL.<\/p>\n

Strengths<\/h2>\n