 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 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.