From small-town Iowa to a star in the NFL, former Hawkeye Tristan Wirfs has had a storied football career.
Growing up in Mount Vernon, Iowa, about 20 mintues from the University of Iowa, Wirfs was destined for stardom from day one.
Wirfs was a three-sport star athlete for Mount Vernon High School, lettering in football, track, and wrestling.
He was a state champion in wrestling during his senior year, and was a dominating force on the offensive line for football squad.
Before he joined the Hawkeye football program, he showcased his athleticism by jumping out of a swimming pool from a standing position to the outside of the pool without a moving start.