IOWA CITY — The stature and similarities in role stand out first.

When it comes to comparing Iowa senior wide receiver and returner Kaden Wetjen to Hawkeye return legend Tim Dwight, the Williamsburg native’s height helps make the comparison obvious.

Wetjen stands 5-foot-9 according to Iowa’s official roster, while Dwight comes in at 5-foot-8. And, they both have their names in the record books as returners.

However, according to special teams coordinator LeVar Woods, the comparison goes beyond simply production and height.

“I think initially the stature and how he runs,” Woods said. “Tim is not the tallest guy. Tim is blazing fast. Kaden, again, not the tallest guy, but super fast.”

There is still more to Wetjen’s ability to create game-changing plays on kick and punt returns than sim

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