A former Pella High School football standout is now looking to make an impact in the Big Ten this fall in Iowa City. Nick DeJong is in the starting five preseason depth chart for the Iowa Hawkeyes ahead of camp. DeJong was a First Team All-State selection and a state shot put champion in the 2018-19 school year for the Dutch. DeJong and the Hawkeyes open 2021 at home on September 4th against Indiana.