Micah Hyde grew up in the small town of Fostoria, Ohio. As a teen, he spent weekends working on a farm — cutting grass, baling hay, doing chores and learning the value of discipline and accountability. Those long days instilled a relentless work ethic that carried him to the University of Iowa and, ultimately, to the NFL. In 2025, Hyde was named to the ANF (America Needs Farmers) Wall of Honor at Kinnick Stadium.



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