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Former University of
Iowa unanimous Consensus All-American tight end Dallas Clark is listed on the
ballot for the National Football Foundation (NFF) 2024 College Football Hall of
Fame.
IOWA CITY, IA-- Former Iowa tight end Dallas Clark is
one of the most beloved players in the Kirk Ferentz era. On Monday morning, it
was announced that he is listed on the ballot for the National Football
Foundation 2024 College Football Hall of Fame. It's the third season in
a row.
As the Hawkeyes entered a
critical 2002 season, Clark's emergence at tight end help change the course of
the Ferentz tenure. Clark finished with 43 catches for 742 yards
and four touchdowns, while winning the John Mackey Award, which goes to the
nation's top tight end.
Clark departed with a year
of eligibility remaining and was drafted in the first round.
After being in the NFL for a couple seasons, Clark opened up about some of the
differences between college and professional.
"The pro game is more of a business, yet still a game, it is
a business," Clark previously told HawkeyeInsider. "You are your own
company so you have to be ready everyday is the best way to explain it. The
biggest thing is that it is your job. You get paid for it and have to perform
every day for practice and be ready. It is just different that way. That makes
it interesting but it is what it is."
Clark remains a fixture in the Hawkeye community. During Iowa's
open spring practice, he was recognized for his contribution of $101,000 to the
UI’s Stead Family Children’s Hospital. He can often be found at Hawkeye
practices and inside Kinnick Stadium.
Below is the full press release courtesy of Iowa
Athletics.
Former
University of Iowa unanimous Consensus All-American tight end Dallas Clark is
listed on the ballot for the National Football Foundation (NFF) 2024 College
Football Hall of Fame.
Clark in 2002 was named first-team All-America by the
Football Writers Association of America, American Football Coaches Association,
Walter Camp, Associated Press, Sporting News, ESPN and
CNN-SI. He won the John Mackey Award as the nation’s best tight end and was
first-team All-Big Ten by both league coaches and media. Clark
finished his career in 17th place on Iowa’s career receiving list with 1,281
yards and eight touchdowns on 81 receptions in just two seasons at tight end.
The
native of Livermore, Iowa, joined the Iowa program as a walk-on linebacker and
was drafted in the first
round of the 2003 NFL Draft by Indianapolis following his junior season.
Clark played 11 seasons in the NFL,
totaling 5,665 receiving yards and 53 touchdowns while also earning a Super
Bowl championship with the Indianapolis Colts.
Former
Hawkeye offensive tackle Robert Gallery, a 2003 consensus All-American and
recipient of the Outland Trophy, is a member of the 2023 NFF College Football
Hall of Fame.
