A veteran Hawkeye receiver is constantly looking for new ways to be great

In a continuing trend for the Iowa offense, the passing game failed to live up to expectations this season.

The Hawkeyes went into the portal to snag starting quarterback Mark Gronowski in an attempt to solve some of the woes in the passing game.

Gronowski had a dynamic four-year career with South Dakota State, compiling 10,330 passing yards and 93 touchdowns, and Hawkeye fans were expecting a revamped passing attack.

The passing attack never got going as the offense once again leaned on the rushing attack for the bulk of its offensive possessions.

The rushing attack was so dynamic at times this season that the Hawkeyes would often abandon the passing game altogether.

When Iowa would put the ball in the air, Jacob Gill was often the recipient.

Gill and the rest of the wide receiver group have suffered from the inconsistency at the quarterback position, but Gill has been a steadying presence for whoever is under center.

Gill's hard work and determination were instilled in him at a young age, and he has consistently sought new ways to be great.

Every day after practice, Gill uses the JUGS machine to catch 204 balls, adapting a drill from NFL star Amon-Ra St. Brown, who catches 202 balls.

Gill stated that his drive and discipline stem from his parents' teachings at a young age, and he wants to continually improve and strive for greatness.

In the wide receiver room, they are always talking about ways they can give or add more, and Gill takes it personally.

He wants to do everything he can to be great and is putting the work in.

Gill has only been with the Iowa program for two seasons after transferring from Northwestern, but you would think he's been in Iowa City his whole career.

Gill's final game in college will be against No. 14 Vanderbilt in the ReliaQuest Bowl.