#DLineU Defensive Line Development
Coach Aaron Terry has built a reputation as one of the premier defensive line developers in college football. Entering his 10th season as Recruiting Coordinator and Defensive Line Coach at Iowa Western Community College, Aaron Terry has established #DLineU as one of the premier defensive line development programs in junior college football.
In 9 seasons with the Reivers, Terry has helped develop and send 51 defensive linemen to Division I programs while coaching 10 players who have gone on to play professionally in the NFL or CFL. Most recently, Terry added three NFL Draft selections in the 2026 NFL Draft, including Quientrail 'Bobby' Jamison-Travis (6th Round, #186 overall), Anterio Thomson (6th Round, #208 overall), and Jordan Van Den Berg (6th Round, #213 overall). Previous NFL Draft selections under Terry include Daviyon Nixon (2021 - 5th Round, #158 overall) and Perrion Winfrey (2022 - 4th Round, #108 overall).
Terry’s defensive fronts have consistently ranked among the most dominant units in college football. In 2022, Iowa Western led the NJCAA in sacks (58) while leading the nation in rushing defense (40.9 yards per game), helping capture a National Championship. In 2023, the Reivers again led the country in sacks (62) and finished second nationally in rushing defense (71.2 yards per game), securing back-to-back National Championships. In 2024, Iowa Western finished as National Runner-Up while ranking in the top 10 nationally in both categories.
In 2025, Terry’s defensive front helped lead Iowa Western to the program’s 4th National Championship, producing one of the most dominant defensive seasons in college football. The Reivers led all levels of college football with a school-record 74 sacks while finishing top five nationally in rushing defense.
Through #DLineU, Coach Terry brings the same championship-level development, technical expertise, and proven systems used to develop elite defensive linemen at the highest levels of football.
#DLineU Pass Rush Summit
The #DLineU Pass Rush Summit was created in 2025 with one goal in mind—to bring former players back home to Iowa Western for a weekend of fellowship, development, and elite pass rush training.
In its inaugural year, more than 20 former, current, and future players came together, including athletes currently playing in the NFL and at the FBS college level, to train, share knowledge, and continue building the brotherhood that makes #DLineU special.
In 2026, we’re taking it to another level.
For the first time, the #DLineU Pass Rush Summit is now open to everyone, high school athletes, college players, and the pros who are looking for a high-energy weekend focused on elite defensive line development, pass rush mastery, competition, and exposure.
Friday night will feature the #DLineU Pass Rush Summit Coaching Clinic, where high school and college coaches from across the Midwest will come together to learn from some of the top defensive line coaches in the country. Coaches will gain valuable insight into defensive line fundamentals, pass rush development, practice structure, player development, and building championship culture.
Saturday shifts from the meeting room to the field as those same coaches will attend the #DLineU Pass Rush Summit Camp, actively participating in drills, coaching athletes, and evaluating talent throughout the day—creating a unique opportunity for athletes to receive elite instruction while gaining real recruiting exposure.
Athletes will train alongside current NFL players and FBS college defensive linemen, compete against top talent, and be evaluated by college coaches from across the Midwest while experiencing firsthand what it takes to separate themselves.
Under the leadership of Coach Aaron Terry, #DLineU has developed some of the most dominant defensive fronts in the country—totaling 227+ sacks over the last four seasons, including 74 sacks last season, which led all of college football.
Video from the 2025 #DLineU Pass Rush Summit
Photos from the 2025 Pass Rush Summit
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![#DLineU Pass Rush Summit with former, current, and future Iowa Western Football players. Jordan Van Den Berg, Pheldarius Payne, Joe Hjelle, Perrion Winfrey, Coach Aaron Terry, Blake Hawkins]()
Group picture of Former, Current, and Future Iowa Western Players. List of where the former players are now:
Jordan Van Den Berg - Chicago Bears
Pheldarius Payne - UFL Orlando Storm
Blake Hawkins - Iowa State
Perrion Winfrey - Dallas Cowboys
Joe Hjelle - Indiana
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![Perrion Winfrey standing with crossed arms in front of a wall displaying NFL player cards and a large NFL logo. The wall has the phrase "REIVERS AT THE HIGHEST LEVEL" written above the cards. #DLineU Iowa Western Football Player]()
Perrion Winfrey standing in front of his NFL draft image—a powerful reminder of what development, belief, and relentless work can become.
After leaving Iowa Western Community College, Perrion went on to earn All-Big 12 honors at University of Oklahoma, establishing himself as one of the top defensive linemen in college football. His hard work and development led to being selected in the 4th Round (#108 overall) of the NFL Draft by the Cleveland Browns. Perrion is currently competing with the Dallas Cowboys.
Perrion is one of seven defensive linemen drafted into the NFL who played at Iowa Western, continuing the standard of excellence built through Aaron Terry and #DLineU.
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![#DLineU Jordan Van Den Berg standing in front of Iowa Western Football wall Reivers at the Next Level]()
Jordan Van Den Berg standing in front of his name on the Reiver Board—a reminder of what trusting the process, embracing development, and attacking every day with purpose can lead to.
Jordan was an NJCAA All-American at Iowa Western Community College before continuing his career at Penn State University, where he played three seasons. He later transferred to Georgia Tech, earning 2x All-ACC honors while establishing himself as one of the top defensive tackles in the country.
That journey culminated in the 2026 NFL Draft, where Jordan was selected in the 6th Round (#213 overall) by the Chicago Bears.
From Iowa Western… to the Power 4… to the NFL.
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![#DLineU Iowa Western Football Coach Aaron Terry and Indiana player Joe Hjelle at Pass Rush Summit]()
Coach Aaron Terry with former and current DT at Indiana Joe Hjelle
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![#dlineu Pass Rush Summit Football Perrion Winfreydoing drills on a blue turf field during daytime practice or game, with spectators and field lights in the background.]()
Dallas Cowboy’s Perrion Winfrey drilling combat hands with a high school camper.
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![#DLINEU Iowa Western Football Coach Aaron Terry working football drills on an indoor field, with Jordan Van Den Berg and Joe Hjelle at Pass Rush Summit]()
Coach Terry demonstrating pass rush technique alongside current Chicago Bears defensive lineman Jordan Van Den Berg and Indiana University defensive lineman Joe Hjelle
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![#DLineU Iowa Western Football Coach Aaron Terry giving instructions to a group of football players during practice on a blue outdoor field. The players are wearing football pads and casual athletic clothing, listening attentively.]()
Coach Terry talking to the group
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![#DlineU Iowa Western Football Coach Aaron Terry coaching football fundamentals and details in meeting]()
Coach Terry in the film room
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![#DLINEU Pass Rush Summit Iowa Western Football Joe Hjelle, Hayden Hatcher, Perrion and Jordan Van Den Berg]()
Four former Iowa Western players who had little to no opportunities coming out of high school… developed through the process, trusted the work, and became Power 4 football players under Coach Terry. Joe Hjelle - Indiana, Hayden Hatcher - Kansas, Perrion Winfrey - Oklahoma, and Jordan Van Den Berg - Georgia Tech
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![#dlineu Pass Rush Summit Iowa Western Football Perrion Winfrey and Jordan Van Den Berg working out]()
Perrion and Van Den Berg drilling
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![Young athletes compete in a flag football game on a blue outdoor field, with a scoreboard and trees in the background. #DLINEU Pass Rush Summit Iowa Western Football]()
Campers prefitted up working on transition pass rush
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![#DLINEU Pass Rush Summit Iowa Western Football Young male athlete in black sports uniform and shoulder pads running on a football field during training, with other players standing nearby and practice equipment such as cones and padding on the turf.]()
Camper working on his Jab pass rush skills
