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Photos: Iowa Hawkeyes all-American linebacker Josey Jewell

Iowa linebacker Josey Jewell celebrates a stop on third down during the Hawkeyes' game against Northwestern at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 1, 2016.
Iowa linebacker Josey Jewell celebrates a stop on third down during the Hawkeyes' game against Northwestern at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 1, 2016.
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Iowa State receiver Allen Lazard gets caught from behind by Iowa linebacker Josey Jewell on what looked to be a sure touchdown pass during Saturday's 42-3 Hawkeye victory.
Iowa State receiver Allen Lazard gets caught from behind by Iowa linebacker Josey Jewell on what looked to be a sure touchdown pass during Saturday's 42-3 Hawkeye victory.
David Scrivner, Iowa City Press-Citizen
Josey Jewell figures to be back in the middle of Iowa's defense, staring down an Iowa State quarterback again, when the teams meet Saturday. The Hawkeye middle linebacker was ejected for targeting just 3 minutes in to his team's season opener last Saturday.
Josey Jewell figures to be back in the middle of Iowa's defense, staring down an Iowa State quarterback again, when the teams meet Saturday. The Hawkeye middle linebacker was ejected for targeting just 3 minutes in to his team's season opener last Saturday.
Bryon Houlgrave, The Register
A few years ago, Parker Hesse (40) and Josey Jewell (43) were high school rivals in Northeast Iowa, but now the college teammates are trying to get the Hawkeye defense to take a step toward the program's 2008-10 levels.
A few years ago, Parker Hesse (40) and Josey Jewell (43) were high school rivals in Northeast Iowa, but now the college teammates are trying to get the Hawkeye defense to take a step toward the program's 2008-10 levels.
Bryon Houlgrave, The Register
Iowa's Josey Jewell signs autographs for young fans during the Hawkeyes' annual Kids Day at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, August 13, 2016.
Iowa's Josey Jewell signs autographs for young fans during the Hawkeyes' annual Kids Day at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, August 13, 2016.
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Josey Jewell brings revered intensity to Iowa's middle linebacker position.
Josey Jewell brings revered intensity to Iowa's middle linebacker position.
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Iowa linebacker Josey Jewell runs drills during practice at the indoor practice facility on Wednesday, March 30, 2016.
Iowa linebacker Josey Jewell runs drills during practice at the indoor practice facility on Wednesday, March 30, 2016.
David Scrivner / Iowa City Press-Citizen
Josey Jewell was named second-team all-Big Ten after assembling 119 tackles and three interceptions for the 12-1 Hawkeyes.
Josey Jewell was named second-team all-Big Ten after assembling 119 tackles and three interceptions for the 12-1 Hawkeyes.
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Iowa's Josey Jewell recovers a fumble during the Hawkeyes' Big Ten Championship game against Michigan State at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Ind. on Saturday, Dec. 5, 2015.
Iowa's Josey Jewell recovers a fumble during the Hawkeyes' Big Ten Championship game against Michigan State at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Ind. on Saturday, Dec. 5, 2015.
David Scrivner / Iowa City Press-Citizen
Waukon native Parker Hesse (40) is joined in celebration by Decorah native Josey Jewell (43) after Hesse's interception-return touchdown gave Iowa a 14-7 lead at Nebraska on Black Friday.
Waukon native Parker Hesse (40) is joined in celebration by Decorah native Josey Jewell (43) after Hesse's interception-return touchdown gave Iowa a 14-7 lead at Nebraska on Black Friday.
Bryon Houlgrave, The Register
Iowa's Josey Jewell tackles Purdue running back Markell Jones during their game at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 21, 2015.
Iowa's Josey Jewell tackles Purdue running back Markell Jones during their game at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 21, 2015.
David Scrivner / Iowa City Press-Citizen
Josey Jewell (No. 43), Desmond King (No. 14) will see a lot of passes from Minnesota on Saturday.
Josey Jewell (No. 43), Desmond King (No. 14) will see a lot of passes from Minnesota on Saturday.
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Iowa's Josey Jewell bats down a pass from Perry Hills during a game with Maryland at Kinnick stadium in Iowa City Saturday, Oct. 31, 2015.
Iowa's Josey Jewell bats down a pass from Perry Hills during a game with Maryland at Kinnick stadium in Iowa City Saturday, Oct. 31, 2015.
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Josey Jewell has had a nose for the ball this year for the Hawkeyes, including a 34-yard interception return for a touchdown vs. North Texas.
Josey Jewell has had a nose for the ball this year for the Hawkeyes, including a 34-yard interception return for a touchdown vs. North Texas.
Brian Powers, The Register
Iowa's Josey Jewell tackles Illinois' Henry Enyenihi during their game at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2015.
Iowa's Josey Jewell tackles Illinois' Henry Enyenihi during their game at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2015.
David Scrivner / Iowa City Press-Citizen
Iowa linebacker Josey Jewell, 43, brings down North Texas runningback Jeffrey Wilson (26) in the fourth quarter at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City Saturday, September 26, 2015.
Iowa linebacker Josey Jewell, 43, brings down North Texas runningback Jeffrey Wilson (26) in the fourth quarter at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City Saturday, September 26, 2015.
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Iowa sophomore linebackers Ben Niemann (44) and Josey Jewell combine to bring Illinois State senior running back Marshaun Coprich down on Saturday, Sept. 5, 2015, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa.
Iowa sophomore linebackers Ben Niemann (44) and Josey Jewell combine to bring Illinois State senior running back Marshaun Coprich down on Saturday, Sept. 5, 2015, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa.
Bryon Houlgrave/The Register
Iowa sophomore outside linebacker Josey Jewell poses for a photo during the University of Iowa football team's media day on Saturday, Aug. 8, 2015, in Iowa City, Iowa.
Iowa sophomore outside linebacker Josey Jewell poses for a photo during the University of Iowa football team's media day on Saturday, Aug. 8, 2015, in Iowa City, Iowa.
Bryon Houlgrave/The Register
Josey Jewell is part Iowa's new-look linebacking group.
Josey Jewell is part Iowa's new-look linebacking group.
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Iowa linebacker Josey Jewell jumps up to swipe at a pass by C.J. Beathard during the Iowa Hawkeyes football practice at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Aug. 15, 2015, in Iowa City.
Iowa linebacker Josey Jewell jumps up to swipe at a pass by C.J. Beathard during the Iowa Hawkeyes football practice at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Aug. 15, 2015, in Iowa City.
Bryon Houlgrave/The Register
Iowa's Miles Taylor (19), Josey Jewell (43) and Bo Bower take down running back Jordan Canzeri during the Hawkeyes' open spring game at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, April 25, 2015.
Iowa's Miles Taylor (19), Josey Jewell (43) and Bo Bower take down running back Jordan Canzeri during the Hawkeyes' open spring game at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, April 25, 2015.
David Scrivner / Iowa City Press-Citizen
Iowa middle linebacker Josey Jewell, signing autographs after the spring game April 21, is on the "watch list" for the Bednarik Award heading into his senior season.
Iowa middle linebacker Josey Jewell, signing autographs after the spring game April 21, is on the "watch list" for the Bednarik Award heading into his senior season.
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The Jewell siblings -- Robby, Samantha, Jess and Josey in the middle -- along with Jess's husband-to-be Mike, on a lake vacation. The family takes annual fishing trips to Minnesota, where waterskiing is also on the agenda.
The Jewell siblings -- Robby, Samantha, Jess and Josey in the middle -- along with Jess's husband-to-be Mike, on a lake vacation. The family takes annual fishing trips to Minnesota, where waterskiing is also on the agenda.
Courtesy Of Paula Jewell
Robert Jewell plays football with grandson Josey in the yard of their Decorah farm. The elder Jewell's Hawkeye career was undone by a brain tumor; Josey believes he's fulfilling that dream as a star linebacker at Iowa.
Robert Jewell plays football with grandson Josey in the yard of their Decorah farm. The elder Jewell's Hawkeye career was undone by a brain tumor; Josey believes he's fulfilling that dream as a star linebacker at Iowa.
Courtesy Of Paula Jewell
Josey and Samantha Jewell saddle up on their horse Apache. Cowboy boots were familiar attire for Josey.
Josey and Samantha Jewell saddle up on their horse Apache. Cowboy boots were familiar attire for Josey.
Courtesy Of Paula Jewell
The Jewell family gathers outside Kinnick Stadium, where Josey has been an instant star. Pictured (left to right): Bob, Jess, Josey, Robby, Samantha and Paula.
The Jewell family gathers outside Kinnick Stadium, where Josey has been an instant star. Pictured (left to right): Bob, Jess, Josey, Robby, Samantha and Paula.
Courtesy Of Paula Jewell
Just because Josey Jewell is of Irish/English heritage doesn't mean he shied away from the Nordic dancing that Decorah is known for. He participated from third grade on, taking trips to Catalina Island, Calif., and Estes Park, Colo., along the way. Pictured (left to right): Lee Rollins, Jared Blodget, Josey Jewell, Andy Hovden and Gavin Nimrod.
Just because Josey Jewell is of Irish/English heritage doesn't mean he shied away from the Nordic dancing that Decorah is known for. He participated from third grade on, taking trips to Catalina Island, Calif., and Estes Park, Colo., along the way. Pictured (left to right): Lee Rollins, Jared Blodget, Josey Jewell, Andy Hovden and Gavin Nimrod.
Courtesy Of Paula Jewell
Fishing was always a favorite pastime of the Jewell brothers -- Robby (left) and Josey -- even if it meant practicing in the sink.
Fishing was always a favorite pastime of the Jewell brothers -- Robby (left) and Josey -- even if it meant practicing in the sink.
Courtesy Of Paula Jewell