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Jan 1, 2019; Tampa, FL, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes defensive end Anthony Nelson (98) tackles Mississippi State Bulldogs quarterback Nick Fitzgerald (7) during the second quarter in the 2019 Outback Bowl at Raymond James Stadium. Kim Klement, Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Iowa's defensive line has maintained a core group of eight rotating players all season, including starter Parker Hesse (40) and second-teamer A.J. Epenesa (94). The Hawkeyes' third-down pass-rush package included Hesse, Epenesa, Anthony Nelson and Chauncey Golston. Jeffrey Becker, USA TODAY Sports
In this photo supplied by the University of Iowa, defensive end Anthony Nelson (98) pursues a scout-team running back. For more photos from Friday's practice, visit HawkeyeSports.com. Brian Ray, HawkeyeSports.com/Special to the Register
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Iowa defensive end Anthony Nelson (98) celebrates after a sack during a Big Ten Conference NCAA football game on Friday, Nov. 23, 2018, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City. Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-Citizen
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Iowa's A.J. Epenesa and Anthony Nelson celebrate after Nelson sacked Nebraska's quarterback during the senior day match-up between the Iowa Hawkeyes and the Nebraska Cornhuskers on Friday, Nov. 23, 2018, at Kinnick Stadium, in Iowa City. Kelsey Kremer/The Register
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Iowa's Jake Gervase (30) Parker Hesse (40) Jack Hockaday (48) and Anthony Nelson (98) bring down Nebraska's Devine Ozigbo during the senior day match-up between the Iowa Hawkeyes and the Nebraska Cornhuskers on Friday, Nov. 23, 2018, at Kinnick Stadium, in Iowa City. Kelsey Kremer/The Register
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Iowa defensive end A.J. Epenesa (94) and Iowa defensive end Anthony Nelson (98) attempt to block a field goal from Nebraska placekicker Barret Pickeringfield (32) during a Big Ten Conference NCAA football game on Friday, Nov. 23, 2018, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City. Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-Citizen
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Iowa defensive back Jake Gervase (30) defensive end Anthony Nelson (98) linebacker Jack Hockaday (48) tackle Northwestern's Isaiah Bowser (25) during a Big Ten Conference football game on Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City. Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-Citizen
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Nov 3, 2018; West Lafayette, IN, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes defensive end Anthony Nelson (98) attempts a tackle on Purdue Boilermakers running back D.J. Knox (1) at Ross-Ade Stadium. Sandra Dukes/USA TODAY Sports
Trace McSorley #9 of the Penn State Nittany Lions is sacked by Anthony Nelson #98 of the Iowa Hawkeyes at Beaver Stadium on Saturday, October 27, 2018, in State College, Pennsylvania. Dustin Satloff
Parker Hesse #40 of the Iowa Hawkeyes celebrates with Anthony Nelson #98 of the Iowa Hawkeyes after making a stop during a game against the Penn State Nittany Lions at of Beaver Stadium on Saturday, October 27, 2018, in State College, Pennsylvania.outside of Beaver Stadium on Saturday, October 27, 2018, in State College, Pennsylvania. Dustin Satloff
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Iowa defensive end Anthony Nelson (98) dives on a fumbled ball in the end zone for a touchdown during an NCAA Big Ten conference football game on Saturday, Oct. 20, 2018, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City. Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-Citizen
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Iowa defensive end Anthony Nelson recovers a fumble by Maryland quarterback Tyrrell Pigrome in the end zone for a touchdown during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 20, 2018, in Iowa City, Iowa. Iowa won 23-0. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall) The Associated Press
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Iowa defensive end Anthony Nelson (98) dives on a fumbled ball in the end zone for a touchdown during an NCAA Big Ten conference football game on Saturday, Oct. 20, 2018, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City. Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-Citizen
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Iowa left end Anthony Nelson holds the ball up as he and the Hawkeyes defense celebrate after recovering a fumble in the end zone against Maryland on Saturday, Oct. 20, 2018, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City. Bryon Houlgrave, The Register
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Iowa defensive end Anthony Nelson (98) dives on a fumbled ball in the end zone for a touchdown during an NCAA Big Ten conference football game on Saturday, Oct. 20, 2018, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City. Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-Citizen
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Oct 6, 2018; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Golden Gophers quarterback Zack Annexstad (5) is sacked by Iowa Hawkeyes defensive end Anthony Nelson (98) in the first quarter at TCF Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jesse Johnson-USA TODAY Sports Jesse Johnson, Jesse Johnson-USA TODAY Sports
FILE - In this Sept. 8, 2018, file photo, Iowa defensive end Matt Nelson (96) celebrates after sacking Iowa State quarterback Kyle Kempt (17) while Iowa defensive end Anthony Nelson (98) stands by during the first half of an NCAA college football game, in Iowa City, Iowa. (AP Photo/Matthew Putney, File) The Associated Press
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Iowa's Anthony Nelson chases down Northern Illinois quarterback Marcus Childers during their game at Kinnick Stadium on Satuday, Sept. 1, 2018. David Scrivner/For the Press-Citizen
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Iowa junior defensive end Anthony Nelson reacts after sacking Northern Illinois quarterback Marcus Childers on Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City. Bryon Houlgrave/The Register
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Iowa junior defensive end Anthony Nelson holds up the progress of Northern Illinois quarterback Marcus Childers in the second quarter on Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City. Bryon Houlgrave/The Register
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Anthony Nelson, who led the Hawkeyes in sacks a season ago, enters his junior season with 14.5 sacks and 74 tackles for his career. He ranks No. 3 on Chad Leistikow's list of players the Hawkeyes can least afford to lose in 2018. Brian Powers, The Register
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Iowa State running back David Montgomery escapes a tackle attempt by Iowa's Anthony Nelson on Saturday, Sept. 9, 2017, at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames, Iowa. Bryon Houlgrave/The Register
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Iowa State redshirt junior quarterback Jacob Park (10) is sacked by Iowa sophomore defensive end Anthony Nelson (98) during the first half of their football game at Jack Trice Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 9, 2017, in Ames. Brian Powers/The Register
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Iowa's Garret Jansen, from left, Anthony Nelson, A.J. Epenesa, Matt Nelson and Austin Schulte stand for the national anthem before the Hawkeyes' game against Northern Illinois at Kinnick Stadium on Satuday, Sept. 1, 2018. David Scrivner/For the Press-Citizen
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Iowa defensive end A.J. Epenesa, left, and Iowa defensive end Anthony Nelson, right, embrace after an Iowa fumble recovery during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018, in Iowa City, Iowa. Iowa won 13-3. (AP Photo/Matthew Putney) Matthew Putney, AP
Penn State running back Saquon Barkley, right, runs past Iowa defensive end Anthony Nelson during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 23, 2017, in Iowa City, Iowa. Jeff Roberson/AP
Oct 21, 2017; Evanston, IL, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes defensive end Anthony Nelson (98) sacks Northwestern Wildcats quarterback Clayton Thorson (18) during the first half at Ryan Field. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-USA TODAY Sports David Banks, David Banks-USA TODAY Sports
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Iowa defensive end Anthony Nelson celebrates a forced fumble during the Hawkeyes' game against Miami (Ohio) at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2016. Des Moines Register file photo
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Iowa defensive end Anthony Nelson puts pressure on Wisconsin quarterback Alex Hornibrook on Saturday, Oct. 22, 2016, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City. Bryon Houlgrave/The Register
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Iowa defensive end Anthony Nelson hits Northwestern running back Justin Jackson on Saturday, Oct. 1, 2016, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City. Bryon Houlgrave/The Register
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Iowa defensive end Anthony Nelson chases down Rutgers receiver Janarion Grant in the Hawkeyes' 14-7 win last Saturday. Mark R. Sullivan/Asbury Park Press
FILE - In this Sept. 9, 2017, file photo, Iowa State quarterback Jacob Park (10) is sacked by Iowa defenders Anthony Nelson (98) and A.J. Epenesa (94) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, in Ames, Iowa. Iowa defensive lineman freshman A.J. Epenesa is already living up to the hype that comes with the rare five-star recruit who signs with the Hawkeyes. A beast on passing downs, Epenesa already has 2½ sacks, four quarterback hurries and a forced fumble. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall, File) The Associated Press
Iowa's Anthony Nelson, center, trips up Michigan State quarterback Brian Lewerke, left, as Iowa's Josey Jewell, right, pursues during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 30, 2017, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Al Goldis) The Associated Press
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Iowa sophomore defensive end Anthony Nelson sacks Penn State quarterback Trace McSorley on Saturday, Sept. 23, 2017, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City. Bryon Houlgrave/The Register
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Iowa's Ben Niemann (44) celebrates with Anthony Nelson after they blocked a Penn State field goal attempt on Saturday, Sept. 23, 2017, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City. Bryon Houlgrave/The Register
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Iowa sophomore defensive end Anthony Nelson (98) celebrates after sacking Iowa State redshirt junior quarterback Jacob Park (10) during the first half of their football game at Jack Trice Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 9, 2017, in Ames. Brian Powers/The Register
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Iowa defensive end Anthony Nelson hits Northwestern running back Justin Jackson on Saturday, Oct. 1, 2016, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City. Bryon Houlgrave/The Register
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Nov 3, 2018; West Lafayette, IN, USA; Purdue Boilermakers wide receiver Terry Wright (9) catches a pass against Iowa Hawkeyes defensive back Riley Moss (33) at Ross-Ade Stadium. Sandra Dukes/USA TODAY Sports
Nov 3, 2018; West Lafayette, IN, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes defensive end Anthony Nelson (98) attempts a tackle on Purdue Boilermakers running back D.J. Knox (1) at Ross-Ade Stadium. Sandra Dukes/USA TODAY Sports
Nov 3, 2018; West Lafayette, IN, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes wide receiver Kyle Groeneweg (14) runs with the ball as Purdue Boilermakers safety Brennan Thieneman (38) pursues him at Ross-Ade Stadium. Sandra Dukes/USA TODAY Sports
Nov 3, 2018; West Lafayette, IN, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes defensive end Anthony Nelson (98) attempts a tackle on Purdue Boilermakers running back D.J. Knox (1) at Ross-Ade Stadium. Sandra Dukes/USA TODAY Sports
Nov 3, 2018; West Lafayette, IN, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes running back Mekhi Sargent (10) looks for room to run between defenders Purdue Boilermakers safety Jacob Thieneman (41) and linebacker Derrick Barnes (55) at Ross-Ade Stadium. Sandra Dukes/USA TODAY Sports
Nov 3, 2018; West Lafayette, IN, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes quarterback Nate Stanley (4) sets up a play in the huddle at Ross-Ade Stadium. Sandra Dukes/USA TODAY Sports
Nov 3, 2018; West Lafayette, IN, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes quarterback Nate Stanley (4) throws a pass under pressure from the Purdue Boilermakers at Ross-Ade Stadium. Sandra Dukes/USA TODAY Sports
Nov 3, 2018; West Lafayette, IN, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes running back Mekhi Sargent (10) looks for room to run behind his blockers lineman Keegan Render (69) and Alaric Jackson (77) against the Purdue Boilermakers at Ross-Ade Stadium. Sandra Dukes/USA TODAY Sports
Nov 3, 2018; West Lafayette, IN, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes wide receiver Ihmir Smith-Marsette (6) controls the ball on a tackle at Ross-Ade Stadium. Sports Sandra Dukes/USA TODAY Sports
Nov 3, 2018; West Lafayette, IN, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes tight end Noah Fant (87) runs with the ball as Purdue Boilermakers safety Jacob Thieneman (41) defends in at Ross-Ade Stadium. Sandra Dukes/USA TODAY Sports
‘Nov 3, 2018; West Lafayette, IN, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes tight end Noah Fant (87) drives for yards as a defender hangs on at Ross-Ade Stadium. Sandra Dukes/USA TODAY Sports
Purdue quarterback David Blough, right, gets tackled by Iowa defensive back Geno Stone (9) in the second half of an NCAA college football game in West Lafayette, Ind., Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018. AJ Mast/AP
Purdue placekicker Spencer Evans (13) is congratulated by punter Joe Schopper (31) after booting the winning field goal in the fourth quarter of an NCAA college football game against Iowa in West Lafayette, Ind., Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018. AJ Mast/AP
Purdue wide receiver Rondale Moore (4) runs from Iowa linebacker Djimon Colbert (32) in the first half of an NCAA college football game in West Lafayette, Ind., Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018. Purdue won 38-36. AJ Mast/AP
Purdue head coach Jeff Brohm talks to his team while playing against Iowa in the first half of an NCAA college football game in West Lafayette, Ind., Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018. AJ Mast/AP
Purdue running back D.J. Knox (1) runs behind the line of scrimmage while playing Iowa in the first half of an NCAA college football game in West Lafayette, Ind., Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018. Purdue won 38-36. AJ Mast/AP
Iowa place kicker Miguel Recinos (91) boots a field goal from the hold of punter Colten Rastetter (7) while playing against Purdue in the first half of an NCAA college football game in West Lafayette, Ind., Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018. AJ Mast/AP
Iowa tight end Noah Fant (87) runs from the defense of Purdue safety Jacob Thieneman (41) in the first half of an NCAA college football game in West Lafayette, Ind., Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018. AJ Mast/AP
Purdue linebacker Markus Bailey (21) chases down Iowa running back Mekhi Sargent (10) in the second half of an NCAA college football game in West Lafayette, Ind., Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018. AJ Mast/AP
Iowa defensive back Amani Hooker (27) runs with the ball after intercepting it while playing Purdue in the second half of an NCAA college football game in West Lafayette, Ind., Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018. AJ Mast/AP
Iowa running back Mekhi Sargent (10) scores a touchdown against Purdue in the second half of an NCAA college football game in West Lafayette, Ind., Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018. AJ Mast/AP
Purdue wide receiver Terry Wright, left, scores a touchdown in front of Iowa defensive back Riley Moss (33) in the second half of an NCAA college football game in West Lafayette, Ind., Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018. AJ Mast/AP
Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz looks at the scoreboard while playing Purdue in the second half of an NCAA college football game in West Lafayette, Ind., Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018. AJ Mast/AP
Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley (4) drops back behind running back Toren Young (28) while playing against Purdue in the second half of an NCAA college football game in West Lafayette, Ind., Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018. AJ Mast/AP
Iowa defensive back Riley Moss (33) defends againsta pass intended for Purdue wide receiver Terry Wright (9) in the first half of an NCAA college football game in West Lafayette, Ind., Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018. Wright scored a touchdown on the play. AJ Mast/AP
Purdue wide receiver Terry Wright, left, scores a touchdown in front of Iowa defensive back Riley Moss (33) in the first half of an NCAA college football game in West Lafayette, Ind., Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018. AJ Mast/AP
Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley (4) throws a pass as Purdue linebacker Derrick Barnes (55) leaps to defend against it in the first half of an NCAA college football game in West Lafayette, Ind., Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018. AJ Mast/AP
Iowa tight end Noah Fant, left, is tackled by Purdue safety Navon Mosley in the first half of an NCAA college football game in West Lafayette, Ind., Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018. AJ Mast/AP
Purdue quarterback David Blough (11) runs with the ball while playing against Iowa in the first half of an NCAA college football game in West Lafayette, Ind., Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018. AJ Mast/AP
Iowa running back Ivory Kelly-Martin (21) scores a touchdown while playing against Purdue in the first half of an NCAA college football game in West Lafayette, Ind., Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018. AJ Mast/AP
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