Aaron Graves (born July 14, 2003) is an American

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Early life

Graves attended

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, where he participated in football, basketball, track and field, and wrestling. As a freshman, he tallied 67 tackles with 15 being for a loss, and ten sacks. As a senior, Graves totaled 18.5 tackles for loss, and eight and a half sacks. He was named the MaxPreps Male National Athlete of the Year. Graves committed to play

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College career

Graves made his collegiate debut in week 2 of the 2022 season versus

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. He finished his freshman season in 2022 notching 15 tackles with six being for a loss, and three sacks. In 2023, Graves 37 tackles with four and a half going for a loss, two and a half sacks, a pass deflection, and a forced fumble.

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Iowa Hawkeyes bio
{{DEFAULTSORT:Graves, Aaron 2003 births Living people American football defensive ends Iowa Hawkeyes football players Players of American football from Iowa