Logan Lee Explained

Logan Lee
Currentteam:Pittsburgh Steelers
Number:74
Position:Defensive end
Birth Date:12 June 2000
Birth Place:Orion, Illinois, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:5
Weight Lb:281
High School:Orion (Orion, Illinois)
College:Iowa (2019–2023)
Draftyear:2024
Draftround:6
Draftpick:178
Pastteams:
Status:Active
Pfr:L/LeexLo00

Logan Lee (born June 12, 2000) is an American professional football defensive end for the Pittsburgh Steelers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Iowa Hawkeyes.

Early life

Lee attended high school at Orion High School in Orion, Illinois. In Lee's final two seasons of high school, he totaled 54 receptions for 934 yards and 18 touchdowns, while also notching 120 tackles with 42.5 being for a loss, and 27 sacks.[1] Coming out of high school, Lee held offers from schools such as Michigan, Wisconsin, Illinois, Iowa, Missouri, Michigan State, Minnesota, Ole Miss, and Northwestern.[2] Lee decided to commit to play college football for the Iowa Hawkeyes.[3] [4]

College career

In Lee's first collegiate season in 2019, he redshirted and not appear in any games. In the 2020 season, Lee played in just two games where he made one tackle.[5] During the 2021 season, Lee started in all 14 games where he tallied 48 tackles with five being for a loss, three sacks, and a fumble recovery.[6] Lee finished the 2022 season with 54 tackles, with eight being for a loss, three sacks, and two fumble recoveries.[7] For his performance on the 2022 season, Lee was honored as an all-Big Ten honorable mention selection.[8] In week two of the 2023 season, Lee blocked a field goal in a 20-13 win over rivals Iowa State.[9] During the 2023 season, Lee recorded 55 tackles with five and a half going for a loss, three sacks, and three pass deflections.[10] For his performance on the 2023 season, Lee was named a Big Ten honorable mention selection.[11]

In Lee's career with the Hawkeyes, he played in 43 games where he notched 158 tackles with 18.5 being for a loss, nine sacks, and seven pass deflections.[12]

Professional career

Lee was selected 178th overall by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 2024 NFL draft.[13] The Steelers acquired the sixth round selection, in a trade with the Carolina Panthers.

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Roering . Kenna . More than football: Iowa defensive tackle Logan Lee keeps faith and family in forefront . The Daily Iowan . 19 October 2023 . 5 February 2024.
  2. Web site: Sanderson . Blair . Hawkeyes land 2019 TE Logan Lee . Rivals.com . 24 June 2017 . 5 February 2024.
  3. Web site: Metcalf . Bobby . For Orion's Logan Lee, the work doesn't stop after Iowa commitment . Quad City-Times . 22 August 2018 . 5 February 2024.
  4. Web site: Bain . Matt . Hawkeye TE recruit Logan Lee discusses recruitment, fit with Iowa . The Des Moines Register . 22 August 2017 . 5 February 2024.
  5. Web site: Hanson . Austin . Logan Lee a leader along Iowa football's defensive line . The Daily Iowan . 19 April 2022 . 5 February 2024.
  6. Brown . Rick . Logan Lee Has Priorities in Order . Sports Illustrated . 16 July 2022 . 5 February 2024.
  7. Logan Lee Nominated for Good Works Team . Sports Illustrated . 11 July 2023 . 5 February 2024.
  8. Web site: Selvig . Dave . Hawkeyes: Steady Logan Lee plays key role on stingy Iowa defense . Quad City-Times . 15 November 2023 . 5 February 2024.
  9. Web site: Steppe . John . September 9, 2023 . Watch Iowa's Logan Lee describe his blocked field goal against Iowa State . 5 February 2024 . The Gazette.
  10. Web site: Logan Lee 2023 Game Log . 5 February 2024 . College Football at Sports-Reference.com.
  11. Web site: Donia . Joey . Orion's Logan Lee ready to lead Iowa's defense in Big Ten Championship . KWQC . 3 December 2023 . 5 February 2024.
  12. Web site: Donald . Riley . Logan Lee a standout at East-West Shrine Bowl, named to All-West Practice Team . Hawkeyes Wire . 1 February 2024 . 5 February 2024.
  13. Web site: Rutter . Joe . 2024-04-27 . Logan Lee bio: Steelers’ 6th-round pick (178th overall) in 2024 NFL draft . 2024-06-30 . TribLIVE.com . en-US.