We’re taking a look this week at an area of need for each Big Ten team, and how the 2016 recruiting class can help with the problem. Next up are the Iowa Hawkeyes:
Biggest need for 2016: Defensive end
Nate Meier is gone, and Drew Ott clings to hope for a hardship waiver from the Big Ten that would restore a year of eligibility in 2016.
Until the Hawkeyes hear something on Ott, they must prepare for next season as if they'll be without the feared pass rusher.