Connor Colby Parents

Connor Colby, the American football player, was the offensive guard for the Iowa Hawkeyes from 2021 to 2024. Colby was one of the 329 players in the 2025 NFL Combine, where he completed the 40-yard dash in 5.11 seconds, the 10-yard split in 1.78 seconds, and the 20-yard shuttle in 4.63 seconds. The Cedar Rapids, Iowa native also recorded a 28.5" high vertical jump and a 9'2" broad jump. His overall 2025 Combine G Rank was 12th, with a production score of 56 and an Athleticism score of 78 (via NFL's official website).

While playing for the Hawkeyes, Colby had 13 starts at right guard in the 2024 season and was named in the First-team All-Big Ten. This came after his 2023 Third-Team All-Big Ten selection and his Freshman All-America honors in 2021. Before his move to the Iowa Hawkeyes, at the John F. Kennedy High School in Cedar Rapids, Colby was named among the Des Moines Register Elite All-State team and the first-team all-state as a junior and senior.

Who are Connor Colby’s parents?

Connor Colby is the son of Jeff and Susy Colby. He was born to the couple on January 16, 2003, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa (via Connor Colby's player bio on Iowa Hawkey's website). Besides the Iowa offensive guard, Jeff and Susy have an older son named Caleb Colby (via Susy Colby's Facebook page).

Who is Connor Colby’s mother?

Susy Colby (full name: Susy Albrecht Colby) is Connor's mother. After Iowa's game against Tennessee in January 2025, she uploaded a post on Facebook, expressing her delight at having attended the last college football game of Connor. For Connor’s 22nd birthday, Susy posted multiple pictures of her younger son, captioning the post with the caption, "Happy 22nd birthday Connor! We love you!"

Who is Connor Colby’s father?

Jeff Colby, Connor's father, has been the inspiration behind Connor Colby's mullet, as per Connor's interview with The Gazette in 2020. Connor wanted to sport the hairstyle because his dad, Jeff, had a mullet in high school. He said:

"'My dad had one in high school. Originally he was against it when I told him I was getting one. But I kind of brought it back within the Kennedy football team. I know, like, four or five kids got one this year."

According to Susy Colby's Facebook post, Jeff likes to go fishing and enjoys visiting aquariums.

How many siblings does Connor Colby have?

Connor Colby has an older brother, Caleb Colby. They grew up in Iowa and went to the same high school. As of April 2025, Caleb lives in Rapid City, South Dakota, with his wife, Dialycia, and daughter, Haidyn (via Susy Colby's Facebook page).