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Iowa DB Dane Belton makes call on 2022 season

Dustin Schutte

By Dustin Schutte

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Iowa defensive back Dane Belton has made a decision about his future.

Saturday, Belton announced in a post on Twitter that he will be declaring for the 2022 NFL Draft. The decision comes after the Hawkeyes ended the 2022 season with a 10-4 record, winning the B1G West and making an appearance in the Citrus Bowl.

Below is the statement Belton released regarding his future.

Belton had a tremendous season in Iowa’s secondary during the 2021 campaign and was a big reason why the Hawkeyes thrived on turnovers this past year. He was responsible for 7 pass break-ups and 5 interceptions during Iowa’s 10-4 run.

He also had 46 tackles, including 3 for loss for Hawkeyes.

Belton spent 3 seasons with Iowa and proved to be a significant contributor each fall. He leaves the program having totaled 112 tackles, 12 pass break-ups, 5 interceptions and a forced fumble.

Belton was a member of a pair of 10-win teams and was on a squad that finished 6-2 in the pandemic-shortened 2020 campaign. He played a huge role in Iowa’s success in the secondary during his 3 years.

Now, he’s taking the leap to the next level.

Dustin Schutte

Dustin grew up in the heart of Big Ten country and has been in sports media since 2010. He has been covering Big Ten football since 2014. You can follow him on Twitter: @SchutteCFB