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Iowa State DC Jon Heacock on developing leaders in spring drills

Iowa State defensive coordinator Jon Heackock says new leaders need to emerge during spring drills on both sides of the ball. A solid nucleus returns from last year's team that finished 11-3, but leaders like receivers Jaylin Noel and Jayden Higgins need to be replaced on offense and safeties Beau Freyler and Darien Porter on defense. Heacock says veteran leadership is important for every team.