Photos: Iowa Hawkeyes center James Daniels

Iowa junior center James Daniels discusses with offensive coordinator Brian Ferentz on the sideline against Boston College during the 2017 Pinstripe Bowl at Yankee Stadium in Bronx, New York on Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2017.

James Daniels has 24 career starts for Iowa, most of them at center, and has played in 35 games in a three-year career.

Last season, Iowa center James Daniels (right) was clearing holes for older brother LeShun. This year, the junior is preparing to have an even bigger impact for the Hawkeyes.

Iowa center James Daniels (78) enters his junior season as a player to watch for the Rimington Trophy.

Iowa running back LeShun Daniels, Jr., crosses the goal line against Northwestern, as linemen Sean Welsh (79), James Daniels (78) and Cole Croston (64) look on. Iowa has rushed for 17 touchdowns this season.

Iowa center James Daniels (No. 78) missed the last two weeks with a knee injury after starting at center against Miami of Ohio.

Iowa quarterback C.J. Beathard takes the snap from James Daniels during the Hawkeyes' game against Miami (Ohio) at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2016.

Iowa Hawkeyes offensive lineman James Daniels (78) is interviewed during Rose Bowl media day Tuesday at the LA Hotel in downtown Los Angeles.