Kaleb Johnson admits he used to run timid and relied too much on his speed. No longer. The Iowa offense looks transformed in 2024, and its star running back is the biggest reason why.

Iowa Hawkeyes running back Kaleb Johnson (2) carries the ball during a game between the Iowa Hawkeyes and the Iowa State Cyclones at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024.

Former Iowa Hawkeyes' star Kaleb Johnson recently received high praise ahead of his rookie season with the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Iowa running back Kaleb Johnson (2) carries the ball in the first half of Iowa’s 31-14 win over Minnesota at Huntington Bank Stadium in Minneapolis on Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024.

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But not until 2024 had he seen a four-game stretch like Kaleb Johnson’s. In Iowa’s 31-14 win over Minnesota on Saturday, Johnson became the first Hawkeye running back to score two or more touchdowns ...

Johnson received a Second-Team All-American nod from the Associated Press and AFCA. On the year, Kaleb Johnson ran for 1,537 yards on 240 carries and 6.4 yards per rush.

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Iowa running back Kaleb Johnson (2) runs breaks a tackle by Illinois defensive back Mac Resetich (47) during a 30-yard touchdown run in the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov.

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Why Kaleb Johnson stayed at Iowa. Johnson's potential has been no secret in Iowa City. He started six games in 2022 as a true freshman - the most for a running back in the Ferentz era.