Johnson, who was honored as a Walter Camp first-team All-American, the Ameche-Dayne Big Ten Running Back of the Year, first-team All-Big Ten and finalist for the Doak Walker Award, had a historic year. He posted school single-season records in points (138), total touchdowns (23) and rushing scores (21). Johnson (6-foot, 225 pounds) rushed for 1,537 yards in 12 games, sixth-most in the country and third-most in program history. The native of Hamilton, Ohio, scored at least one touchdown in all 12 regular season games — the longest stretch in school history. He had seven games in 2024 with two or more rushing touchdowns, believed to be the most in a single season in program history. He declared for the NFL Draft earlier this month.
The 2024 Associated Press All-America teams will be announced on Monday, followed by the Football Writers Association of America (Tuesday) and Sporting News (Wednesday).
The Hawkeyes will play No. 19 Missouri on Dec. 30, 2024, in the TransPerfect Music City Bowl in Nashville. The game will start at 1:30 p.m. (CT) and will be televised on ESPN.
2024 IOWA POSTSEASON ALL-AMERICA NATIONAL HONORS
JAY HIGGINS: Walter Camp, AFCA, CBS, The Athletic (first team)
KALEB JOHNSON: Walter Camp (first team); AFCA, CBS, The Athletic (second team), Pro Football Focus
LUKE ELKIN: AFCA (first team)