IOWA CITY, Iowa — The University of Iowa football program has named 15 players to the 2023 Player Council, it was announced Monday by head coach Kirk Ferentz.

The group includes three sixth-year players, six seniors and six juniors. The purpose of the group is to assist in formulating policies and being involved in team decision-making throughout the year. Players were selected following coaching staff and player input.

The group consists of sixth-year student-athletes Joe Evans, Nico Ragaini and Noah Shannon, seniors Kyler Fisher, Jay Higgins, Logan Lee, Cade McNamara, Quinn Schulte and Tory Taylor and juniors Deontae Craig, Cooper DeJean, Jermari Harris, Luke Lachey and Mason Richman.

The Hawkeyes open the 2023 season Saturday, hosting Utah State at 11:03 a.m. (CT) inside Kinnick Stadium.  The game is sold out.

2023 Iowa Football Player Council

Name                                    Year                       Hometown

Deontae Craig                    Jr.                            Fort Wayne, Ind.

Cooper DeJean                  Jr.                            Odebolt, Iowa

Joe Evans                             6th                         Ames, Iowa

Kyler Fisher                         Sr.                           Farnhamville, Iowa

Jermari Harris                    Jr.                            Chicago, Ill.

Jay Higgins                           Sr.                           Indianapolis, Ind.

Logan Jones                        Jr.                            Council Bluffs, Iowa

Luke Lachey                        Jr.                            Columbus, Ohio

Logan Lee                            Sr.                           Orion, Ill.

Cade McNamara               Sr.                           Reno, Nev.

Nico Ragaini                        6th                         East Haven, Conn.

Mason Richman                Jr.                            Leawood, Kan.

Quinn Schulte                    Sr.                           Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Noah Shannon                  6th                         Aurora, Ill.

Tory Taylor                          Sr.                           Melbourne, Australia