Kaden Wetjen, a standout athlete from Williamsburg, Iowa, began his college career at Iowa Western Community College before transferring to the University of Iowa. Currently shining as a key player for the Hawkeyes, Wetjen earned first-team All-American honors and the Big Ten’s Rodgers-Dwight Return Specialist of the Year award in 2024. Known for his electrifying play, Wetjen won the Jet Award as the nation’s top return specialist and was a semifinalist for the Burlsworth Trophy, awarded to the most outstanding college football player who began his career as a walk-on. Leading the Big Ten and the nation with 1,055 combined kick return yards, Wetjen’s exceptional performance and contributions continue to make a significant impact on the field, solidifying his reputation as one of Iowa’s top athletes.
