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Logan Lee
Logan Lee is a defensive tackle for the Pittsburgh Steelers and a former player for the Iowa Hawkeyes. In 2019, he redshirted his first season at Iowa. The Steelers drafted Lee in the sixth round, and his four-year rookie contract is worth $4.24 million. He's signed with the team through the 2027 season. Lee is known for his full beard and has been described as a leader with a great attitude. Early lifeLee attended high school at Orion High School in Orion, Illinois. Throughout his career in Orion, he played tight end. 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 careerIn 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 in the sixth round with the 178th overall pick by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 2024 NFL draft.[15] The Steelers acquired the sixth round selection, in a trade with the Carolina Panthers. He was placed on injured reserve on September 7, 2024.[16] References
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