Iowa State’s defense has units on both ends of the spectrum when it comes to experience entering the 2017 season, but defensive coordinator Jon Heacock is encouraged by the amount of depth the team has on his side of the ball. Hear Heacock discuss the group’s depth, the safeties and more in this CFTV presented by Iowa Pork.
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