While we focus on some experienced players who are taking part in their first dose of spring football with the Hawkeyes, it's also the first spring football as an Iowa assistant coach for Jay Niemann and it will be his first without a son on the team.

Niemann discusses who has stood out to him along the defensive line so far this spring, why Zach VanValkenburg has been the hardest worker so far, his thoughts on the development of Yahya Black at defensive tackle and if this is the time for John Waggoner. Plus he discusses the challenges this year as someone involved in recruiting and trying to properly evaluate prospects.

Jay Niemann Notes