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Iowa Football Career Interceptions Leaders
Devon Mitchell holds Iowa's career interceptions record with 18 interceptions (1982–1985). Nile Kinnick (18) and Jovon Johnson (17) round out the top three. 6 of the top 20 played since 2000; the most recent is Jermari Harris (2019–2024), No. 20 on the list.
Iowa HawkeyesUpdated Oct 6, 2026
| Rank | Player | Years | Interceptions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Devon Mitchell | 1982–1985 | 18 |
| 1 | Nile Kinnick | 1937–1939 | 18 |
| 3 | Jovon Johnson | 2002–2005 | 17 |
| 4 | Desmond King | 2013–2016 | 14 |
| 4 | Damien Robinson | 1993–1996 | 14 |
| 6 | Tyler Sash | 2008–2010 | 13 |
| 7 | Brett Greenwood | 2007–2010 | 12 |
| 7 | Steve Wilson | 1966–1968 | 12 |
| 9 | Riley Moss | 2018–2022 | 11 |
| 9 | Plez Atkins | 1994–1997 | 11 |
| 9 | Brad Quast | 1986–1989 | 11 |
| 12 | Tom Knight | 1993–1996 | 10 |
| 12 | Merton Hanks | 1987–1990 | 10 |
| 12 | Kerry Burt | 1984–1987 | 10 |
| 12 | Lou King | 1978–1981 | 10 |
| 16 | Mike Stoops | 1981–1984 | 9 |
| 16 | Scott Plate | 1990–1993 | 9 |
| 16 | Rod Sears | 1975–1977 | 9 |
| 16 | Craig Clemons | 1969–1971 | 9 |
| 20 | Jermari Harris | 2019–2024 | 8 |
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Sources & notes
- CFB Clipboard — Career leaderboards researched and compiled by CFB Clipboard.
- Career totals cover a player’s games at Iowa only.
Last updated Oct 6, 2026.