Logan Lee

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Logan Lee
No. 61 – Pittsburgh Steelers
Position: Defensive tackle
Personal information
Born: (2000-06-12) June 12, 2000 (age 24)
Orion, Illinois, U.S.
Height:6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Weight:286 lb (130 kg)
Career information
High school: Orion (Orion, Illinois)
College: Iowa (2019–2023)
NFL draft: 2024  / round: 6 / pick: 178
Career history
Roster status:Injured reserve
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Logan Lee is a defensive tackle for the Pittsburgh Steelers and a former player for the Iowa Hawkeyes. In 2019, he redshirted his first season at Iowa. The Steelers drafted Lee in the sixth round, and his four-year rookie contract is worth $4.24 million. He's signed with the team through the 2027 season. Lee is known for his full beard and has been described as a leader with a great attitude.

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Early life

Lee attended high school at Orion High School in Orion, Illinois. Throughout his career in Orion, he played tight end. Lee's final two seasons of high school, he totaled 54 receptions for 934 yards and 18 touchdowns, while also notching 120 tackles with 42.5 being for a loss, and 27 sacks. [1] Coming out of high school, Lee held offers from schools such as Michigan, Wisconsin, Illinois, Iowa, Missouri, Michigan State, Minnesota, Ole Miss, and Northwestern. [2] Lee decided to commit to play college football for the Iowa Hawkeyes. [3] [4]

College career

In Lee's first collegiate season in 2019, he redshirted and not appear in any games. In the 2020 season, Lee played in just two games where he made one tackle. [5] During the 2021 season, Lee started in all 14 games where he tallied 48 tackles with five being for a loss, three sacks, and a fumble recovery. [6] Lee finished the 2022 season with 54 tackles, with eight being for a loss, three sacks, and two fumble recoveries. [7] For his performance on the 2022 season, Lee was honored as an all-Big Ten honorable mention selection. [8] In week two of the 2023 season, Lee blocked a field goal in a 20-13 win over rivals Iowa State. [9] During the 2023 season, Lee recorded 55 tackles with five and a half going for a loss, three sacks, and three pass deflections. [10] For his performance on the 2023 season, Lee was named a Big Ten honorable mention selection. [11]

In Lee's career with the Hawkeyes, he played in 43 games where he notched 158 tackles with 18.5 being for a loss, nine sacks, and seven pass deflections. [12]

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
6 ft 5+3⁄8 in
(1.97 m)		281 lb
(127 kg)		32+1⁄4 in
(0.82 m)		10+1⁄4 in
(0.26 m)		5.05 s1.77 s2.91 s4.37 s7.16 s31.5 in
(0.80 m)		9 ft 6 in
(2.90 m)		25 reps
All values from NFL Combine [13] [14]

Lee was selected in the sixth round with the 178th overall pick by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 2024 NFL draft. [15] The Steelers acquired the sixth round selection, in a trade with the Carolina Panthers. He was placed on injured reserve on September 7, 2024. [16]

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References

  1. ↑ Roering, Kenna (October 19, 2023). "More than football: Iowa defensive tackle Logan Lee keeps faith and family in forefront". The Daily Iowan. Retrieved February 5, 2024.
  2. ↑ Sanderson, Blair (June 24, 2017). "Hawkeyes land 2019 TE Logan Lee". Rivals.com. Retrieved February 5, 2024.
  3. ↑ Metcalf, Bobby (August 22, 2018). "For Orion's Logan Lee, the work doesn't stop after Iowa commitment". Quad City-Times. Retrieved February 5, 2024.
  4. ↑ Bain, Matt (August 22, 2017). "Hawkeye TE recruit Logan Lee discusses recruitment, fit with Iowa". The Des Moines Register. Retrieved February 5, 2024.
  5. ↑ Hanson, Austin (April 19, 2022). "Logan Lee a leader along Iowa football's defensive line". The Daily Iowan. Retrieved February 5, 2024.
  6. ↑ Brown, Rick (July 16, 2022). "Logan Lee Has Priorities in Order". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved February 5, 2024.
  7. ↑ "Logan Lee Nominated for Good Works Team". Sports Illustrated. July 11, 2023. Retrieved February 5, 2024.
  8. ↑ Selvig, Dave (November 15, 2023). "Hawkeyes: Steady Logan Lee plays key role on stingy Iowa defense". Quad City-Times. Retrieved February 5, 2024.
  9. ↑ Steppe, John (September 9, 2023). "Watch Iowa's Logan Lee describe his blocked field goal against Iowa State". The Gazette. Retrieved February 5, 2024.
  10. ↑ "Logan Lee 2023 Game Log". College Football at Sports-Reference.com. Retrieved February 5, 2024.
  11. ↑ Donia, Joey (December 3, 2023). "Orion's Logan Lee ready to lead Iowa's defense in Big Ten Championship". KWQC. Retrieved February 5, 2024.
  12. ↑ Donald, Riley (February 1, 2024). "Logan Lee a standout at East-West Shrine Bowl, named to All-West Practice Team". Hawkeyes Wire. Retrieved February 5, 2024.
  13. ↑ "Logan Lee Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved March 19, 2024.
  14. ↑ "2024 NFL Draft Scout Logan Lee College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved March 19, 2024.
  15. ↑ Rutter, Joe (April 27, 2024). "Logan Lee bio: Steelers' 6th-round pick (178th overall) in 2024 NFL draft". TribLIVE.com. Retrieved June 30, 2024.
  16. ↑ Varley, Teresa (September 7, 2024). "Steelers make moves ahead of Falcons game". Steelers.com. Retrieved October 15, 2024.
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