 Iowa defensive end Ethan Hercate is ready to step up into a leadership role this season. The former Cedar Rapids Xavier standout will help replace Joe Evans after appearing in 13 games a year ago and registering 49 tackles. Yeah, I think it's just kind of the next step in the program and in that process. I've got to watch the guys older than me step into their role as more of a leader, so it kind of set the blueprint for what that should look like, I'd say.