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Deontae Craig, B.A. Sports Studies, Minors in Communications & Media Management, University of Iowa

Deontae Craig wearing a black graduation gown and yellow stole, smiling in front of the University of Iowa building with large “IOWA” banners hanging behind him.

Deontae Craig provided this update April 18, 2025.

“My B.A. is in Sports Studies. I double minored in Communications & Media Management! 

My time at Iowa was amazing start to finish! Going in during 2020 was tough but with the connections I made through classes and football, it made the experience fun and worth it. I’m excited to pursue this next step in my football journey as it has always been my dream to play this game at the highest level! 

I think the biggest thing for young people is to always keep going. You might accomplish something big but it’s always important to remember that once you reach one summit, don’t look down at how far you’ve come, try and find the next summit to climb.” 

From Dr. Thomas:

Thanks Deontae,

Your achievement at Iowa academically and as a standout in college football is an inspiration to young people everywhere. You worked hard and stayed the course. Your successful journey will inspire other young people in the manner that you were inspired by Kobe Bryant’s life and times. At Anyonecanachieve.com we wish you the best of luck on the next step in your career. Hopefully, that next step will be the NFL.