Luke Lachey

Lachey began the 2023 campaign off on a hot note, recording 10 grabs for 131 yards through the first two games, but a leg injury suffered early in Week 3 against Western Michigan would cost him the rest of the season. Fortunately, he's back in good health ahead of the 2024 season, and Cade McNamara returns under center after McNamara's season also ended prematurely due to injury. To put it plainly, Iowa's offense can't get any worse under the direction of new offensive coordinator Tim Lester, who inherits an offense that tallied 20 total touchdowns last season over 14 games, averaging out to the worst mark in college football. McNamara and Lachey's return should bolster the passing attack, and the tight end remains a key position in Lester's offense, so Lachey should have big things in store again in 2024. Read Past Outlooks