Connor Colby

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Connor Colby
Iowa HawkeyesNo. 77
Position Offensive guard
ClassSenior
Major Sport and Recreational Management
Personal information
Born: (2003-01-16) January 16, 2003 (age 21)
Height6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)
Weight310 lb (141 kg)
Career history
College
  • Iowa (2021–present)
High school John F. Kennedy (Cedar Rapids, Iowa)
Career highlights and awards

Connor Colby (born January 16, 2003) is an American football offensive guard for the Iowa Hawkeyes.

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Early life and high school

Colby attended John F. Kennedy High School in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, where he was a three-time letterwinner in football. [1] He rated as a four-star recruit and held offers from schools such as Iowa, Michigan, Nebraska, Ohio State, and Notre Dame. [2] Ultimately, Colby committed to play college football for the Iowa Hawkeyes. [3]

College career

As a freshman, Colby earned a spot in the starting lineup in the fourth game of the season. From 2021 to 2024, he appeared in 54 games, making 50 starts at left guard, right guard, and right tackle. [1] [4] [5] Colby was also named third team all Big-Ten in 2023, and first team all Big-Ten in 2024. [6] [7]

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References

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