On Tuesday, the Iowa Hawkeyes announced its 15-member leadership group, as chosen by the players.

Headlining the group are seven seniors, including defensive end Adrian Clayborn and quarterback Ricky Stanzi. Also representing the senior class will be safety Brett Greenwood, defensive tackle Karl Klug, fullback Brett Morse, linebacker Jeff Tarpinian, and offensive lineman Julian Vandervelde.

The group also includes four juniors, two sophomores, and two redshirt freshmen. The junior bunch consists of defensive end Broderick Binns, wide receiver Marvin McNutt, linebacker Tyler Nielsen, and safety Tyler Sash. The two sophomores are cornerback Greg Castillo and quarterback James Vandenberg.

Rounding the 2010 leadership group out are freshman linebacker Shane DiBona and freshman offensive lineman Brett Van Sloten.

Two true freshmen will be added to this group in the fall.

“As always, the players have done a fine job in their selections for the Leadership Group,” head coach Kirk Ferentz said in a release. “This group is very important to all of us involved with Iowa football.”

— by Brendan Stiles