University of Iowa junior kicker Drew Stevens and senior long-snapper Luke Elkin have been recognized for their outstanding performances in college football. Stevens has been named to the 2024 Lou Groza Place-Kicker Award Watch List, while Elkin has been named to the preseason Mannelly Award Watch List. Stevens was a semifinalist for the Groza Award in 2022 and 2023, and Iowa has had a Groza Award semifinalist in four of the last five seasons. Stevens has an impressive record of 34-of-44 field goals and 43-of-44 PATs last season, ranking 22nd in school history in career points. Elkin, on the other hand, has been Iowa’s long-snapper for the past three seasons and has received various awards for his exceptional performance.
Elkin has snapped for punter Tory Taylor, the Ray Guy Award recipient and consensus All-American in 2023, as well as Stevens, a two-time Lou Groza Award semifinalist. Both players have demonstrated their talent and dedication to the sport of football. Elkin is also a two-time Academic All-Big Ten honoree, showcasing his commitment to excellence both on and off the field. The recognition of Stevens and Elkin on these prestigious awards watch lists highlights the University of Iowa’s strong special teams unit and sets high expectations for the upcoming season. Fans and supporters can look forward to seeing Stevens and Elkin in action as they strive for success in the world of college football.
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