Photos: Iowa Hawkeyes' former player, director of player development Broderick Binns

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As the Hawkeyes prepare for the 2019 season, Broderick Binns is in his fourth year as the program's director of player development. A former Hawkeye player himself, Binns believes that experience helps him relate to the current athletes.
As the Hawkeyes prepare for the 2019 season, Broderick Binns is in his fourth year as the program's director of player development. A former Hawkeye player himself, Binns believes that experience helps him relate to the current athletes.
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Iowa Hawkeyes defensive lineman Broderick Binns puts pressure on Nebraska quarterback Taylor Martinez as he scrambles for yards in the first half of play at Memorial Stadium on Friday, Nov. 25, 2011.
Iowa Hawkeyes defensive lineman Broderick Binns puts pressure on Nebraska quarterback Taylor Martinez as he scrambles for yards in the first half of play at Memorial Stadium on Friday, Nov. 25, 2011.
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Nebraska Ameer Abdullah rushes for yards past Iowa Hawkeyes defensive lineman Broderick Binns in the first half of play at Memorial Stadium on Friday, Nov. 25, 2011.
Nebraska Ameer Abdullah rushes for yards past Iowa Hawkeyes defensive lineman Broderick Binns in the first half of play at Memorial Stadium on Friday, Nov. 25, 2011.
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Iowa's Broderick Binns targets Michigan QB Devin Gardner during the Hawkeyes' game against the Wolverines on Saturday, Nov. 5, 2011 in Iowa City.
Iowa's Broderick Binns targets Michigan QB Devin Gardner during the Hawkeyes' game against the Wolverines on Saturday, Nov. 5, 2011 in Iowa City.
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Iowa's Broderick Binns takes down Michigan QB Devin Gardner during the Hawkeyes' game against the Wolverines on Saturday, Nov. 5, 2011 in Iowa City.
Iowa's Broderick Binns takes down Michigan QB Devin Gardner during the Hawkeyes' game against the Wolverines on Saturday, Nov. 5, 2011 in Iowa City.
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Iowa defensive lineman Broderick Binns targets Michigan running back Fitzgerald Toussaint during the Hawkeyes game against the Wolverines on Saturday, Nov. 5, 2011 in Iowa City.
Iowa defensive lineman Broderick Binns targets Michigan running back Fitzgerald Toussaint during the Hawkeyes game against the Wolverines on Saturday, Nov. 5, 2011 in Iowa City.
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Iowa's Broderick Binns (91) sacks Indiana quarterback Tre Roberson (5) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 22, 2011, in Iowa City.
Iowa's Broderick Binns (91) sacks Indiana quarterback Tre Roberson (5) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 22, 2011, in Iowa City.
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Iowa defensive linemen Broderick Binns (91) and Mike Daniels celebrate after taking down Warhawk QB Cody Wells during the Hawkeyes contest against Louisiana-Monroe at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 24, 2011.
Iowa defensive linemen Broderick Binns (91) and Mike Daniels celebrate after taking down Warhawk QB Cody Wells during the Hawkeyes contest against Louisiana-Monroe at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 24, 2011.
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Iowa's Broderick Binns chases after Louisiana-Monroe quarterback Cody Wells during their game at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 24, 2011.
Iowa's Broderick Binns chases after Louisiana-Monroe quarterback Cody Wells during their game at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 24, 2011.
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Iowa's Broderick Binns runs out to greet family members during the introduction of the senior players before the start of their game against Michigan State at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 24, 2011.
Iowa's Broderick Binns runs out to greet family members during the introduction of the senior players before the start of their game against Michigan State at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 24, 2011.
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Iowa defensive lineman Broderick Binns walks on the field during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Iowa State on Saturday, Sept. 10, 2011, in Ames, Iowa. Iowa State won 44-41 in overtime.
Iowa defensive lineman Broderick Binns walks on the field during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Iowa State on Saturday, Sept. 10, 2011, in Ames, Iowa. Iowa State won 44-41 in overtime.
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Iowa's Joe Gaglione (99) squares off against Broderick Binns (91) during drills at the Kids at Kinnick Day practice, Saturday, Aug. 13, 2011, at Kinnick Stadium, in Iowa City, Iowa.
Iowa's Joe Gaglione (99) squares off against Broderick Binns (91) during drills at the Kids at Kinnick Day practice, Saturday, Aug. 13, 2011, at Kinnick Stadium, in Iowa City, Iowa.
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Iowa's Broderick Binns stretches with teammates at the start of the Kids at Kinnick Day practice on Saturday, Aug. 13, 2011, at Kinnick Stadium, in Iowa City, Iowa.
Iowa's Broderick Binns stretches with teammates at the start of the Kids at Kinnick Day practice on Saturday, Aug. 13, 2011, at Kinnick Stadium, in Iowa City, Iowa.
Matthew Holst / Iowa City Press-Citizen
Left to right: Iowa's Dominic Alvis, Lebron Daniel, Broderick Binns and Mike Daniels pose for photographers during the annual Media Day, Friday, Aug. 5, 2011, in Iowa City, Iowa.
Left to right: Iowa's Dominic Alvis, Lebron Daniel, Broderick Binns and Mike Daniels pose for photographers during the annual Media Day, Friday, Aug. 5, 2011, in Iowa City, Iowa.
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University of Iowa football players, defensive linemen (91) Broderick Binns, left, and (93) Mike Daniels pose for photos during the annual Iowa football media day Friday, Aug. 5, 2011, in Iowa City.
University of Iowa football players, defensive linemen (91) Broderick Binns, left, and (93) Mike Daniels pose for photos during the annual Iowa football media day Friday, Aug. 5, 2011, in Iowa City.
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Dec. 28, 2010; Tempe, AZ, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes quarterback Ricky Stanzi celebrates with defensive end Broderick Binns after winning the 2010 Insight Bowl 27-24 over the Missouri Tigers at Sun Devil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Kartozian-USA TODAY Sports
Dec. 28, 2010; Tempe, AZ, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes quarterback Ricky Stanzi celebrates with defensive end Broderick Binns after winning the 2010 Insight Bowl 27-24 over the Missouri Tigers at Sun Devil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Kartozian-USA TODAY Sports
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Georgia Tech quarterback Josh Nesbitt is gang tacked by Iowa linebacker Pat Angerer, top, defensive tackle Broderick Binns, linebacker A.J. Edds and defensive tackle Adrian Clayborn in the first quarter Tuesday at the 2010 Orange Bowl at Land Shark  Stadium in Miami Gardens.
Georgia Tech quarterback Josh Nesbitt is gang tacked by Iowa linebacker Pat Angerer, top, defensive tackle Broderick Binns, linebacker A.J. Edds and defensive tackle Adrian Clayborn in the first quarter Tuesday at the 2010 Orange Bowl at Land Shark Stadium in Miami Gardens.
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Iowa's Jeremiha Hunter is congratulated by teammate Broderick Binns after an interception, in the fourth quarter Saturday, Nov. 13, 2010, at Ryan Field, in Evanston, Illinois.
Iowa's Jeremiha Hunter is congratulated by teammate Broderick Binns after an interception, in the fourth quarter Saturday, Nov. 13, 2010, at Ryan Field, in Evanston, Illinois.
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Iowa's Broderick Binns (91) celebrates after scoring a touchdown against Arizona in the 4th quarter at Arizona Stadium in Tucson, Arizona, on Sept. 18, 2010.
Iowa's Broderick Binns (91) celebrates after scoring a touchdown against Arizona in the 4th quarter at Arizona Stadium in Tucson, Arizona, on Sept. 18, 2010.
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Arizona's Nick Foles looks on as Iowa's Broderick Binns takes an interception for a touchdown in the 4th quarter during their NCAA football game Saturday, Sept. 18, 2010 in Tucson.
Arizona's Nick Foles looks on as Iowa's Broderick Binns takes an interception for a touchdown in the 4th quarter during their NCAA football game Saturday, Sept. 18, 2010 in Tucson.
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Iowa's Broderick Binns (91) returns the ball for a touchdown to tie the game against Arizona in the fourth quarter at Arizona Stadium in Tucson, Arizona, on Sept. 18, 2010.
Iowa's Broderick Binns (91) returns the ball for a touchdown to tie the game against Arizona in the fourth quarter at Arizona Stadium in Tucson, Arizona, on Sept. 18, 2010.
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(95) Karl Klug (94) Adrian Clayborn (91) Broderick Binns and (46) Christian Ballard will be key players on the defensive line. s0807iafootball - August 6th, 2010 - Iowa's Practice Field, Iowa City, Iowa. University of Iowa held it's media day for football. (Andrea Melendez/The Register)
(95) Karl Klug (94) Adrian Clayborn (91) Broderick Binns and (46) Christian Ballard will be key players on the defensive line. s0807iafootball - August 6th, 2010 - Iowa's Practice Field, Iowa City, Iowa. University of Iowa held it's media day for football. (Andrea Melendez/The Register)
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Broderick Binns, left, talks with fellow defensive lineman Karl Klug during the University of Iowa football team's annual Spring Practice at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, April 17, 2010.
Broderick Binns, left, talks with fellow defensive lineman Karl Klug during the University of Iowa football team's annual Spring Practice at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, April 17, 2010.
Dan Williamson / Iowa City Press-Citizen
Minnesota wide receiver Ben Kuznia, top, leaps past Iowa defensive end Broderick Binns during the fourth quarter of their game Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009, in Iowa City. Iowa won the game 12-0.
Minnesota wide receiver Ben Kuznia, top, leaps past Iowa defensive end Broderick Binns during the fourth quarter of their game Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009, in Iowa City. Iowa won the game 12-0.
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Iowa defender Broderick Binns, left, sacks Minnesota quarterback Adam Weber during the third quarter of their game Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009, in Iowa City. Iowa won the game 12-0.
Iowa defender Broderick Binns, left, sacks Minnesota quarterback Adam Weber during the third quarter of their game Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009, in Iowa City. Iowa won the game 12-0.
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Iowa defensive end Broderick Binns, left, gets a grip on Minnesota quarterback Adam Weber as right tackle Jeff Willis blocks defensive tackle Christian Ballard, right, during the first quarter of their game Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009, in Iowa City. Iowa won the game 12-0.
Iowa defensive end Broderick Binns, left, gets a grip on Minnesota quarterback Adam Weber as right tackle Jeff Willis blocks defensive tackle Christian Ballard, right, during the first quarter of their game Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009, in Iowa City. Iowa won the game 12-0.
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Iowa defensive end Broderick Binns, right, reacts after an Ohio State touchdown during the second quarter of their game Saturday, Nov. 14, 2009, in Columbus, Ohio. Ohio State won the game 27-24 in overtime.
Iowa defensive end Broderick Binns, right, reacts after an Ohio State touchdown during the second quarter of their game Saturday, Nov. 14, 2009, in Columbus, Ohio. Ohio State won the game 27-24 in overtime.
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Northwestern quarterback Dan Persa, center, tries to get past Iowa defenders Broderick Binns, left, and Christian Ballard during the third quarter of their game Saturday, Nov. 7, 2009, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City. Northwestern won the game 17-10.
Northwestern quarterback Dan Persa, center, tries to get past Iowa defenders Broderick Binns, left, and Christian Ballard during the third quarter of their game Saturday, Nov. 7, 2009, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City. Northwestern won the game 17-10.
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Iowa defender Broderick Binns, left, gets a hold of the leg of Michigan State quarterback Kirk Cousins during the fourth quarter of their game Saturday, Oct. 24, 2009, at Spartan Stadium in East Lansing, Mich. Iowa won the game 15-13.
Iowa defender Broderick Binns, left, gets a hold of the leg of Michigan State quarterback Kirk Cousins during the fourth quarter of their game Saturday, Oct. 24, 2009, at Spartan Stadium in East Lansing, Mich. Iowa won the game 15-13.
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Broderick Binns (91) is congratulated by teammate Pat Angerer (43) in the third quarter Saturday, Oct. 10, 2009, at Kinnick Stadium, in Iowa City, Iowa.
Broderick Binns (91) is congratulated by teammate Pat Angerer (43) in the third quarter Saturday, Oct. 10, 2009, at Kinnick Stadium, in Iowa City, Iowa.
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(left to right) Broderick Binns, Adrian Clayborn and Christian Ballard celebrate after Iowa forced a Penn State safety, in the second quarter, Saturday, September 26, 2009, at Beaver Stadium, in State College, Pa.
(left to right) Broderick Binns, Adrian Clayborn and Christian Ballard celebrate after Iowa forced a Penn State safety, in the second quarter, Saturday, September 26, 2009, at Beaver Stadium, in State College, Pa.
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Iowa's Broderick Binns (91) closes in on Penn State quarterback Daryll Clark (17)  during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 26, 2009, in State College, Pennsylvania.
Iowa's Broderick Binns (91) closes in on Penn State quarterback Daryll Clark (17) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 26, 2009, in State College, Pennsylvania.
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Iowa running back Jeff Brinson, center, is wrapped up by defenders, clockwise from left, Pat Angerer, Amari Spievey, Christian Ballard and Broderick Binns during an open practice for Kids Day at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Aug. 15, 2009.
Iowa running back Jeff Brinson, center, is wrapped up by defenders, clockwise from left, Pat Angerer, Amari Spievey, Christian Ballard and Broderick Binns during an open practice for Kids Day at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Aug. 15, 2009.
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Iowa's Broderick Binns knocks down a pass by Purdue's Curtis Painter in the second quarter Saturday, Nov. 15, 2008, at Kinnick Stadium, in Iowa City, Iowa.
Iowa's Broderick Binns knocks down a pass by Purdue's Curtis Painter in the second quarter Saturday, Nov. 15, 2008, at Kinnick Stadium, in Iowa City, Iowa.
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Penn State quarterback Daryl Clark gets pressured by Iowa's Broderick Binns during the first half of the game at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 8, 2008, in Iowa City.
Penn State quarterback Daryl Clark gets pressured by Iowa's Broderick Binns during the first half of the game at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 8, 2008, in Iowa City.
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Iowa's Broderick Binns pulls down Pitt quarterback Greg Cross for a sack in the fourth quarter Saturday, Sept. 20, 2008, at Heinz Field, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Iowa's Broderick Binns pulls down Pitt quarterback Greg Cross for a sack in the fourth quarter Saturday, Sept. 20, 2008, at Heinz Field, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
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Iowa defensive end Broderick Binns, right, sacks Florida International quarterback Wayne Younger during the fourth quarter of their game Saturday, Sept. 6, 2008, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City.
Iowa defensive end Broderick Binns, right, sacks Florida International quarterback Wayne Younger during the fourth quarter of their game Saturday, Sept. 6, 2008, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City.
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