Deontae Craig

Deontae Craig is a senior defensive lineman for Iowa in the Big Ten, listed at 6-foot-3 (75 inches), 266 pounds, and wearing No. 45. Born in Fort Wayne, Indiana, Craig has been an active contributor up front, filling a DL role focused on disrupting the backfield and finishing plays. In 2024, Craig started all 13 games he played, a key availability marker in his Deontae Craig NCAAF profile. His Deontae Craig stats from that season include 43 combined tackles (20 solo, 23 assists), 6.0 tackles for loss for 24 yards, and 3.0 sacks for 15 yards. He also recorded 3 quarterback hits, reflecting consistent pressure beyond the sack totals. Across the 2024 regular season, Craig’s production stands out most in tackles for loss and sacks—two core metrics used to evaluate interior and edge disruption for a college football defensive lineman. No interceptions, forced fumbles, fumble recoveries, or passes defended are credited in the provided game log.