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Kaden Wetjen: From JUCO to Iowa's Return Record-Breaker
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Kaden Wetjen, Iowa Hawkeyes return specialist, etched his name in history as the programs all-time leader in return touchdowns. Starting at Iowa Western, he earned a spot on the Hawkeyes, initially backing up stars like Cooper DeJean. After DeJeans injury, Wetjen shone, scoring an 85-yard punt return TD against Northwestern and a 100-yard kickoff return in the Music City Bowl. His electric plays earned him the Jet Award and first-team All-Big Ten honors. In his senior year, he tied and broke Tim Dwights record, finishing with over 1000 combined return yards and consensus All-American status. Wetjens journey from junior college to record-breaker positions him for an NFL shot, leaving a lasting impact on Iowa fans.
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