Colorado OL on board with Iowa

Offensive lineman Alex Kozan told ESPN.com on Monday that he committed to the Iowa Hawkeyes late Sunday night.

The 6-foot-4, 295-pounder picked the Hawkeyes over Auburn and Michigan. Kozan helped Valor Christian win a third consecutive Colorado state championship. Valor Christian defeating Pine Creek (Colorado Springs, Colo.), 66-10, in the Class 4A state title game.

ESPN.com rates Kozan the No. 23 guard in the country.

“It's been a great process. All three are great schools academically and athletically,” Kozan told ESPN.com. “I'm blessed to have the opportunities I have.”

Here are some more thoughts on Kozan from ESPN.com:

"What Kozan brings to the table is a high football IQ and excellent fundamentals. He is a solid pass protector and a great run blocker, primarily when pulling. Kozan's gift, however, may be his desire to improve every practice -- which could explain why he can play the guard, tackle and center positions on the offensive line effectively."

And . . .

"This guy displays the aggressive finishing attitude we look for when evaluating offensive linemen. Kozan may need some time to adjust to the move inside however once he settles into the guard spot we see him having a long and successful career at the BCS level of play."

Kozan is the 21st commit for the Hawkeyes. The national signing period begins Wednesday.

Mitch Keppy, OL, 6-5, 287, Riverdale High School (Port Byron, Ill.)

Cameron Wilson, WR, 6-2, 193, Jerome High School (Dublin, Ohio)

Drew Ott, DE, 6-4, 235, Giltner (Neb.) High School

Maurice Fleming Jr., CB, 6-1, 185, Curie High School (Chicago)

Connor Kornbrath, K/P, 6-7, 210, Bridgeport (W.V.) High School

Jaleel Johnson, DT, 6-4, 290, Montini High School (Westchester, Ill.)

Ryan Ward, OL, 6-6, 270, Providence Catholic (New Lenox, Ill.)

Laron Taylor, LB, 6-0, 205, Cass Tech (Detroit, Mich.)

Ruben Lile, S, 6-3, 200 Cass Tech (Detroit, Mich.)

Greg Mabin, WR, 6-2, 190 Calvary Christian Academy (Fort Lauderdale, Fla.)

Daumantas Venckus, DE, 6-4, 220 Cypress Bay (Weston, Fla.)

Faith Ekakitie, DL, 6-3, 285 Lake Forest (Ill.) Academy

Kevin Buford, CB, 5-10, 165 Canton (Mich.) High School

Anthony Morgan, S, 6-1, 185 Prestonwood Christian (Plano, Texas)

Tevaun Smith, WR, 6-2, 186 Kent (Conn.) School/Chaminade College High School (Toronto)

Cody Sokol, QB, 6-2, 210 Scottsdale (Ariz.) Community College

Greg Garmon, RB, 6-2, 200 McDowell High School (Erie, Pa.)

Eric Simmons, OL, 6-3, 300 Iowa Western Community College/Madrid

Barkley Hill, RB, 6-0, 190 Cedar Falls High School

Nate Meier, RB, 6-2, 235 Fremont-Mills High School

Alex Kozan, OG, 6-4, 295 Valor Christian (Highlands Ranch, Colo.)